St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 88 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
237 students
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1392 of 2,286 | #816 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10862 of 15,697 | #6786 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 237 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 17% |
| 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.saintjames.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 36.8).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 188.
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy school while St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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' Church of England Primary School better than St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan ranks higher (55.6 vs 36.8 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' Church of England Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
About 88 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School: 237. St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan rank in North West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 1392nd of 2,286 and St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 816th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).