The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 371
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Gary Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrrell Newfold Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Up Holland High School
Secondary · Very close
Orrell Holgate Academy
Primary · 689m away
Winstanley College
16 plus · 977m away
St Peter's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
TMP College
Special school · 2.1km away
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell currently has 371 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell take?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is in Wigan, WN5 7AA, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell have a sixth form?
No, St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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