St John Fisher Catholic High School vs Woodfield Primary 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 John Fisher Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
998 students
Woodfield Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | St John Fisher Catholic High School Wigan, North West | Woodfield Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #321 of 536 | #20 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2742 of 4,090 | #148 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 998 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 998 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 6.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 93% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.40 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | sjfhs.co.uk | www.woodfield.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 34.1).
- •St John Fisher Catholic High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 209.
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 John Fisher Catholic High School better than Woodfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodfield Primary School ranks higher (97.3 vs 34.1 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 John Fisher Catholic High School and Woodfield Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John Fisher Catholic High School: 998. Woodfield Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John Fisher Catholic High School and Woodfield Primary School rank in North West?
St John Fisher Catholic High School is 321st of 536 and Woodfield Primary School is 20th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).