St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School vs Woodheys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 711 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
223 students
Woodheys Primary School
Sale · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
443 students
| Measure | St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School Sale, North West | Woodheys Primary School Sale, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1226 of 2,286 | #203 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9580 of 15,697 | #1543 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 223 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 223 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 106.2% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 27% |
| 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 | Sale | Sale |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.smwprimary.net | www.woodheysprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Woodheys Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 42.7).
- •Woodheys Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 55%).
- •Woodheys Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 15%).
- •Woodheys Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 223.
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 Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School better than Woodheys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodheys Primary School ranks higher (84.2 vs 42.7 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 Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School and Woodheys Primary School?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Sale and Sale in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School: 223. Woodheys Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School and Woodheys Primary School rank in North West?
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School is 1226th of 2,286 and Woodheys Primary School is 203rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).