Shevington Vale Primary School vs St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shevington Vale Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Shevington Vale Primary School Wigan, North West | St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #707 of 2,286 | #959 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5887 of 15,697 | #7804 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 118.8% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.shevingtonvale.org.uk/ | www.saintbernadettes.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Shevington Vale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 50.8).
- •Shevington Vale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 58%).
- •St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Shevington Vale Primary School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 191.
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 Vale Primary School better than St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shevington Vale Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 50.8 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 Vale Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shevington Vale Primary School: 196. St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shevington Vale Primary School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
Shevington Vale Primary School is 707th of 2,286 and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is 959th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).