The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Anthony Cregan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holly Road, Aspull, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 1RU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAspull Church Primary School
Primary · 411m away
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Primary · 1.8km away
Blackrod Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Blackrod Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan take?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan?
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan is in Wigan, WN2 1RU, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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