St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield vs St Nicholas Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,204 students
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Northwich · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,201 students
| Measure | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan, North West | St Nicholas Catholic High School Northwich, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 536 | #143 of 536 |
| National rank | #949 of 4,090 | #1243 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,201 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 1,201 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | 50.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.8% | 45.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Wigan | Northwich |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk | st-nicholas.cheshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 65.1).
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,201.
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 Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield better than St Nicholas Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield ranks higher (71.7 vs 65.1 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 Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield and St Nicholas Catholic High School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Northwich in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield: 1,204. St Nicholas Catholic High School: 1,201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield and St Nicholas Catholic High School rank in North West?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is 106th of 536 and St Nicholas Catholic High School is 143rd of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).