Shevington High School vs St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shevington High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
878 students
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Shevington High School Wigan, North West | St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #142 of 536 | #72 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1237 of 4,090 | #573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 878 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 878 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.22 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.shevingtonhigh.org.uk | www.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.2 vs 65.2).
- •Shevington High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 197.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shevington High School better than St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?
On the Success Index (England), St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish ranks higher (92.2 vs 65.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Shevington High School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shevington High School: 878. St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shevington High School and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish rank in North West?
Shevington High School is 142nd of 536 and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is 72nd of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).