St James' Church of England Primary School vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 817 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 Mark's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Wigan, North West | St Mark's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1392 of 2,286 | #1961 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10862 of 15,697 | #14247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 237 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 237 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 59.3% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 18.3).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 44%).
- •St James' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 237.
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 Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (36.8 vs 18.3 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 Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 817 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 Mark's CofE Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 1392nd of 2,286 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1961st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).