The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE WINGS' CE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kayleigh Ferguson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 9DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmExpanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 713m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 817m away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 858m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.1km away
Montrose
Special school · 1.1km away
Montrose School
Special school · 1.1km away
Westfield Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Infinite Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's CofE Primary School?
St Mark's CofE Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's CofE Primary School take?
St Mark's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's CofE Primary School?
St Mark's CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN5 9DS, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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