St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wigan, WN6 8BD · Wigan · primary school
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56th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.7/10 nationally. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cool Club, learn swimming, and sing in the choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 specific activities take place during the Cool Club? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "proud of their school" and feel "happy, safe and well cared for." Leaders have established a "well-organised and ambitious curriculum" that supports high expectations, resulting in pupils who "achieve well" and demonstrate strong behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully constructed," with leaders identifying "essential knowledge" and the order in which it should be taught.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and use assessment systems to "quickly identify any misconceptions," adapting delivery to remedy gaps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, joining in with classmates and "achieving well overall."
- Most pupils become "fluent readers by the end of Year 2," with leaders cultivating a "love of reading."
- The school maintains a "calm and orderly atmosphere," with staff dealing with bullying "quickly and effectively."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers sometimes fail to select the "most appropriate activities" to help pupils learn new knowledge.
- This occasional weakness in task selection prevents some pupils, including those with SEND, from developing an "equally deep body of subject knowledge across subjects."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that staff report concerns diligently and leaders ensure pupils receive "timely support."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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