The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 43.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Richard Brook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rectory Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLearn 4 Life School
Independent · Very close
Martha H School
Independent · 500m away
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 961m away
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Landgate School, Bryn
Special school · 1.5km away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 1.6km away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rectory CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rectory CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rectory CofE Primary School?
Rectory CofE Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rectory CofE Primary School take?
Rectory CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rectory CofE Primary School?
Rectory CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN4 0QF, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rectory CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rectory CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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