The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
20% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Woods (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3TH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Primary · 314m away
Golborne Community Primary School
Primary · 503m away
Golborne High School
Secondary · 529m away
Lowton West Primary School
Primary · 922m away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Primary · 1.7km away
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 2.1km away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School take?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School is in Warrington, WA3 3TH, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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