The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 197
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Geraldine O'Brien (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Grove Primary School
Special school · 537m away
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 729m away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 1.6km away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Byrchall High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School take?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is in Wigan, WN4 8SJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Wilfrids 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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