The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 52.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Damian Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · Very close
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Primary · 477m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 834m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hope School
Special school · 1.4km away
Hawkley Hall High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan's Ofsted rating?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan take?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan is in Wigan, WN3 5AN, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan have a sixth form?
No, St Jude'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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