St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN2 3NX · Wigan · primary school
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59th 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 — 5.8/10 against 1,072 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 242 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, respectful, and safe, following school values to form strong bonds with staff and peers. The school maintains high aspirations for learning, with most pupils achieving well in a range of subjects and benefiting from a broad curriculum including trips and charitable activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-structured and logically ordered,” outlining precisely what pupils should learn.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff ensuring books match pupils’ phonics knowledge and providing quick support for those needing extra help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified promptly and receive skilled support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Attendance initiatives are effective, and staff implement the behaviour policy “fairly and consistently.”
- Personal development is enhanced well, with pupils taking leadership roles seriously and understanding “fundamental British values.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects where the curriculum has recently been refined, it is not delivered as consistently, leaving some pupils without the “secure knowledge and skills” needed for more challenging learning.
- Strategies used by staff to help pupils remember learning are not always effective, resulting in gaps in knowledge that are not addressed.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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