The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Bear (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Academy
Primary · 508m away
Platt Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Platt Bridge Community School
Primary · 802m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Newbridge Learning Community
Special school · 1.1km away
The Phoenix Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.9km away
Brookfield High School
Special school · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is in Wigan, WN2 5QE, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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