The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Thomas Atherton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMab's Cross Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · 473m away
Wigan and Leigh College
16 plus · 650m away
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 762m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 780m away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 856m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is in Wigan, WN1 1XL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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