St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington vs Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 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
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington Wigan, North West | Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #425 of 2,286 | – |
| National rank | #3594 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 67 | 24 |
| Pupils on roll | 67 | 24 |
| Free school meals | 4.5% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 47.9% | 46.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| 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.mossylea.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 49.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is the larger school with 67 students compared with 24.
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 Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks higher (71.7 vs 49.6 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 Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School?
About 1.2 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. Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School: 24. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington and Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is 425th of 2,286 and Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).