The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
104
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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Helen Crowder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillbrook Primary School
Primary · 491m away
Shevington High School
Secondary · 877m away
Fir Tree College
Special school · 1.2km away
Shevington Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Wood Fold Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Standish Community High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School take?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School?
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 8BD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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