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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

Wigan, WN5 7AA · Wigan · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2012 Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
OfstedGood
Pupils347
FSM9.5%
KS2 expected80%

Catchment / designated area

Community primary schools offer places purely by nearest-distance; explicitly 'not all Wigan schools operate traditional catchment areas.'

Source: Wigan admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2012-04-19)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Early years provision (where applicable)
Serious weaknesses

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 0.1 mi · Primary · Outstanding Wigan, WN5 7BD Orrell Holgate Academy 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Wigan, WN5 8SJ St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 1.2 mi · Primary · Good Skelmersdale, WN8 0HX Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 1.4 mi · Primary · Not judged Wigan, WN5 0AW St John's CofE Primary School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Wigan, WN5 0DT St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.5 mi · Primary · Good Upholland, WN8 0PY

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Wigan admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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