Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Select, WN7 5JS · Wigan · primary school
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41st 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 — 5.3/10 against 2,197 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.20 |
| 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.
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Reading Buddies, Gardening Club, Lego Club, Homework Club, Spanish Club and Mindfulness. Sports include cricket, football and rugby, while the choir provides musical opportunities. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the January 2026 inspection reflected in current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Overview
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "welcomed and happy" and thrive in their wider development. The report highlights an "impressive and ambitious curriculum" underpinned by highly effective teaching and a strong focus on inclusion. Leaders are praised for their "relentless" pursuit of improvement and their ability to remove barriers to learning for all pupils.
Strengths
- Attendance rates are "close to the national average" and improving, supported by leaders who are "unwavering in their focus" on prioritising attendance.
- Behaviour is "praiseworthy," with pupils acting as "excellent ambassadors" who treat each other with respect and feel valued.
- Teaching is "highly effective" and research-based, with staff using "careful checks" to ensure pupils have secure foundations before advancing.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s ethos, with "unwavering determination" to overcome academic, social, or emotional barriers for pupils with special educational needs or disabilities.
- Personal development is broadened through an "impressive range of experiences," including clubs, community projects, and visits that inspire pupils to "dream big".
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to embed work on raising attainment, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, to ensure they achieve the "best possible outcomes" by the time they leave.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 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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