St John's CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN5 0DT · Wigan · primary school
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43rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 1,735 of them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about St John's CofE Primary School
Overview
St John’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel safe and benefit from clear routines. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering an environment where pupils are friendly, confident, and proud of their school.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and confident," with strong, positive relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, preparing pupils effectively for the next stage of their education.
- Staff manage behaviour "fairly and consistently," resulting in extremely rare disruption to learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included fully in school life and achieve well alongside their peers.
- Staff workload is managed well, with changes to marking policy helping to improve staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure a consistent approach to teaching reading fluency, as a small number of staff are still honing their expertise in supporting early readers.
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must support staff to use assessment methods effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained well to spot signs of harm and report concerns diligently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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