St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington vs St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Wigan, North West | St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #425 of 2,286 | #72 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3594 of 15,697 | #573 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 67 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 24% |
| 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.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk | www.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.2 vs 71.7).
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 65%).
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 18%).
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is the larger school with 197 students compared with 67.
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington better than St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?
On the Success Index (England), St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish ranks higher (92.2 vs 71.7 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington: 67. St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is 425th of 2,286 and St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is 72nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).