St Thomas CofE Primary School vs St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 729 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
187 students
| Measure | St Thomas CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #968 of 2,286 | #830 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7853 of 15,697 | #6915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 174 | 187 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 187 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| 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.ashtonsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.0 vs 50.6).
- •St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 59%).
- •St Thomas CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 174.
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 Thomas CofE Primary School better than St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School ranks higher (55.0 vs 50.6 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 Thomas CofE Primary School and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School?
About 729 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas CofE Primary School: 174. St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School: 187. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas CofE Primary School and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School rank in North West?
St Thomas CofE Primary School is 968th of 2,286 and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is 830th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).