The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Cowley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 685m away
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Primary · 729m away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 947m away
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Secondary · 948m away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Byrchall High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Willow Grove Primary School
Special school · 1.2km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Thomas CofE Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas CofE Primary School take?
St Thomas CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas CofE Primary School?
St Thomas CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN4 8PQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas 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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