St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan vs Winstanley Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 390 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
321 students
Winstanley Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan Wigan, North West | Winstanley Community Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #387 of 2,286 | #471 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3263 of 15,697 | #3980 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 321 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 14% |
| 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.saintaidansprimary.org.uk/ | www.winstanley.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 69.7).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 68%).
- •Winstanley Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 2%).
- •Winstanley Community Primary School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 321.
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 St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan better than Winstanley Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan ranks higher (73.5 vs 69.7 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 St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan and Winstanley Community Primary School?
About 390 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan: 321. Winstanley Community Primary School: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan and Winstanley Community Primary School rank in North West?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is 387th of 2,286 and Winstanley Community Primary School is 471st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).