St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell vs St Peter's Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
347 students
St Peter's Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,026 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Wigan, North West | St Peter's Catholic High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #139 of 2,286 | #73 of 536 |
| National rank | #1070 of 15,697 | #690 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 347 | 1,026 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 1,026 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.orrellsaintjames.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 77.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 347.
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 James' Catholic Primary School Orrell better than St Peter's Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell ranks higher (87.8 vs 77.8 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 St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell and St Peter's Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell: 347. St Peter's Catholic High School: 1,026. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell and St Peter's Catholic High School rank in North West?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is 139th of 2,286 and St Peter's Catholic High School is 73rd of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).