St Peter's Catholic High School vs Up Holland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Peter's Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,026 students
Up Holland High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
874 students
| Measure | St Peter's Catholic High School Wigan, North West | Up Holland High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 536 | #145 of 536 |
| National rank | #690 of 4,090 | #1254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,026 | 874 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,026 | 874 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.1 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.7% | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.saintpetershigh.wigan.sch.uk | uhhs.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.8 vs 64.8).
- •St Peter's Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,026 students compared with 874.
- •St Peter's Catholic High School is a local authority school while Up Holland 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 Peter's Catholic High School better than Up Holland High School?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Catholic High School ranks higher (77.8 vs 64.8 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 Peter's Catholic High School and Up Holland High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Peter's Catholic High School: 1,026. Up Holland High School: 874. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Peter's Catholic High School and Up Holland High School rank in North West?
St Peter's Catholic High School is 73rd of 536 and Up Holland High School is 145th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).