St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan vs St Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
240 students
| Measure | St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan Wigan, North West | St Mark's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #816 of 2,286 | #1961 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #6786 of 15,697 | #14247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 188 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 45.7% |
| Capacity filled | 89.5% | 114.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 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.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintmarks.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 18.3).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 44%).
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •St Mark's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 188.
- •St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is a local authority school while St Mark's CofE Primary 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 Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan better than St Mark's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan ranks higher (55.6 vs 18.3 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 Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan and St Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan: 188. St Mark's CofE Primary School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan and St Mark's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is 816th of 2,286 and St Mark's CofE Primary School is 1961st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).