The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 336
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Farrimond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWinstanley Community Primary School
Primary · 390m away
Hope School
Special school · 815m away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 890m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 944m away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.6km away
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 1.7km away
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan currently has 336 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan take?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is in Wigan, WN3 6EE, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's Catholic 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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