The short version
Above-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 167
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Fisher (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
School inspection
September 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7LS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmProgress Arc Billinge School
Independent · 781m away
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Primary · 950m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Rectory CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Learn 4 Life School
Independent · 2.4km away
Carr Mill Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Winstanley Community Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge currently has 167 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge take?
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge is in Wigan, WN5 7LS, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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