St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish vs Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
582 students
| Measure | St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Wigan, North West | Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #72 of 2,286 | #82 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #573 of 15,697 | #634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 197 | 582 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 582 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 116.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 91% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 25% |
| 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.saintmaries.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.saintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.2 vs 91.6).
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (91% vs 84%).
- •Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 24%).
- •Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 582 students compared with 197.
- •St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is a local authority school while Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy 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 Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish better than Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish: 197. Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy: 582. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy rank in North West?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish is 72nd of 2,286 and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is 82nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).