The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 363
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 36.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Hobden (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hardybutts, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 3RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
CEWE School
Independent · Very close
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 573m away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Secondary · 674m away
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Primary · 763m away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 780m away
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · 808m away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 843m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School currently has 363 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School take?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is in Wigan, WN1 3RZ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's 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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