The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 79
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 5.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Vicki Gleeson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMy Life Learning
Special school · 806m away
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Standish Community High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Shevington Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Shevington High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Primary · 2.2km away
Fir Tree College
Special school · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is in Wigan, WN6 9RE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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