St Oswald's Catholic Primary School vs The Byrchall High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 710 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
The Byrchall High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,138 students
| Measure | St Oswald's Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West | The Byrchall High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1766 of 2,286 | #316 of 536 |
| National rank | #13126 of 15,697 | #2645 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 242 | 1,138 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 1,138 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.stoswaldswigan.co.uk | www.byrchall.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Byrchall High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.2 vs 25.3).
- •The Byrchall High School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 242.
- •St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while The Byrchall High 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 Oswald's Catholic Primary School better than The Byrchall High School?
On the Success Index (England), The Byrchall High School ranks higher (36.2 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 Oswald's Catholic Primary School and The Byrchall High School?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School: 242. The Byrchall High School: 1,138. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Oswald's Catholic Primary School and The Byrchall High School rank in North West?
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School is 1766th of 2,286 and The Byrchall High School is 316th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).