St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield vs St Thomas CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 948 m 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 Thomas CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Wigan, North West | St Thomas CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 536 | #968 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #949 of 4,090 | #7853 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,204 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,204 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.3% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.arrowsmith.wigan.sch.uk | www.ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 50.6).
- •St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 174.
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 Thomas CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield ranks higher (71.7 vs 50.6 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 Thomas CofE Primary School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield: 1,204. St Thomas CofE Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield and St Thomas CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield is 106th of 536 and St Thomas CofE Primary School is 968th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).