St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington vs Standish Community High 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Standish Community High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,276 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Wigan, North West | Standish Community High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 2,286 | #128 of 536 |
| National rank | #3594 of 15,697 | #1116 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 67 | 1,276 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 1,276 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.st-josephs-wrightington.lancs.sch.uk | www.standishchs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 67.8).
- •Standish Community High School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 67.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a local authority school while Standish Community High School is a academy 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington better than Standish Community High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks higher (71.7 vs 67.8 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington and Standish Community High School?
About 1.6 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. Standish Community High School: 1,276. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington and Standish Community High School rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is 425th of 2,286 and Standish Community High School is 128th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).