Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Wigan, WN6 7AU · Wigan · primary school
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88th 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,328 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children progress to the higher standard in reading? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have "stabilised the school after a period of difficulty" and successfully rebuilt staff morale. While safeguarding standards are met and pupils feel safe, supported, and included, the inspection identifies that teaching and achievement are not yet consistently effective across the school.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance is broadly in line with national figures, supported by flexible working with families.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with bullying dealt with quickly and discrimination not tolerated.
- The early years curriculum is "well sequenced," with strong phonics teaching and early mathematics.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of personal development opportunities, including music, clubs, and community performances.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is "consistently responsive" to swiftly identify and address learning gaps and misconceptions.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities need refining to be "precisely matched" to individual needs.
- Foundational writing skills, including handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction, require strengthening across the school.
- Systems for recording actions must be strengthened so leaders and governors can rigorously evaluate impact.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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