Mab's Cross Primary School
Wigan, WN1 1XL · Wigan · primary school
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32nd of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.9/10 against 3,424 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mab's Cross Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 pupils against a stated capacity of 490. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the leadership team monitor progress between the separate Ofsted area grades?
What Ofsted said about Mab's Cross Primary School
Overview
Mab's Cross Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "proud to belong" and feel "safe, cared for and are keen to learn." The report highlights a "caring and stimulating environment" with strong attendance, excellent behaviour, and effective support for vulnerable pupils, though some inconsistencies in teaching handwriting and spelling remain.
Strengths
- Attendance is "higher than the average for schools nationally," supported by leaders who "work productively with families to reduce the barriers" to regular attendance.
- Pupils behave well in a "calm" learning environment, treating each other with "kindness and respect" while staff manage any bullying "quickly."
- The early years curriculum is "carefully designed," helping children become "successful early readers, writers and mathematicians" through consistent phonics teaching.
- Leaders provide "high-quality support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they "thrive" and are fully involved in school life.
- A "highly effective pastoral system" and extensive clubs help pupils become "kind, respectful, independent and confident," preparing them well for future life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "spelling and handwriting are consistently taught well in key stage 2" so that all pupils can write accurately across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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