St Mary's CofE Primary School vs St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1444 of 2,286 | #1766 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11167 of 15,697 | #13126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 242 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 76.8% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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.saintmarys.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.stoswaldswigan.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.4 vs 25.3).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 52%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
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 Mary's CofE Primary School better than St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 25.3 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 Mary's CofE Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 242. St Oswald's Catholic Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1444th of 2,286 and St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is 1766th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).