St Thomas CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN4 8PQ · Wigan · primary school
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49th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,933 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Multi-Sports, iPad, Library, and Art Clubs, as well as Dance. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 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 fall below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for the 14.0% of pupils who reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas CofE Primary School
Overview
St Thomas C of E Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy learning and playing" within a "caring" environment. The report highlights that most pupils achieve well, benefiting from "very positive relationships" with staff and an "ambitious and well-devised" curriculum. While the school is praised for its inclusive approach and effective phonics programme, it identifies specific areas regarding curriculum implementation and vocabulary teaching that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy "interesting and full of fun" learning experiences and routinely discuss ideas in pairs to clarify their understanding.
- Teachers possess "strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach," supported by a wide range of training opportunities.
- The "very well-structured phonics programme" is implemented with skill, ensuring pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" by the end of key stage 1.
- The school is "highly inclusive," quickly identifying the needs of pupils with SEND and providing necessary support to follow the ambitious curriculum.
- Staff foster a "love of reading" from the early years, ensuring pupils read a "wide variety of books for pleasure."
Areas to improve
- The school should embed recently introduced subject curriculums to address "gaps in pupils’ learning" and help them make appropriate links between topics.
- The school should review how teachers explain and exemplify "more sophisticated vocabulary" to prevent misconceptions that limit pupils' understanding.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
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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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