St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Wigan, WN3 6SB · Wigan · primary school
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60th 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 — 4.3/10 against 3,260 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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 Paul's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school handle transitions for children moving between key stages?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Paul’s Church of England Primary School as a “welcoming school” where pupils are “kind, polite and take pride in being part of the school community.” Leaders have established a “carefully organised” curriculum that is “ambitious for all pupils,” resulting in an overall effectiveness judgement of “Good.”
Strengths
- Pupils feel “safe at school” due to “caring staff” who support those needing help with emotions.
- The curriculum identifies “key knowledge” and includes “effective systems” to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “progress well.”
- Staff receive “high-quality training” and teach phonics expertly, helping many pupils to “read fluently by the end of key stage 1.”
- The school engages successfully with parents, providing workshops to help them “support their children’s learning at home.”
- Pupils develop a “strong conviction that everyone should be treated equally and with respect” and understand how to keep themselves safe online.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, learning activities do not help pupils build a “deep body of knowledge,” leaving some understanding “insecure.”
- In a few subjects, checks on pupils’ recall of previous learning are not routinely carried out, meaning pupils are sometimes moved on to new concepts before their knowledge is secure.
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 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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