St John's CofE Primary School vs Westfield Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 905 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students
Westfield Community School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | St John's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Westfield Community School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #906 of 2,286 | #1990 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7480 of 15,697 | #14345 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 185 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 185 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 46% |
| 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.westfield.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 17.7).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 46%).
- •St John's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Westfield Community School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 185.
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's CofE Primary School better than Westfield Community School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's CofE Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 17.7 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's CofE Primary School and Westfield Community School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's CofE Primary School: 185. Westfield Community School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's CofE Primary School and Westfield Community School rank in North West?
St John's CofE Primary School is 906th of 2,286 and Westfield Community School is 1990th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).