The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 51.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jill Broom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5XE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · Very close
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · Very close
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 502m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 817m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hawkley Hall High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hope School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Church of England Primary School take?
St James' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Church of England Primary School?
St James' Church of England Primary School is in Wigan, WN3 5XE, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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