The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 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
- 392
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr John Rushton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan's Ofsted rating?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan take?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan is in WIGAN, WN5 9LW, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan have a sixth form?
No, St Cuthbert'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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