The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Whitton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Primary · Very close
Newton Westpark Primary School
Primary · 350m away
The Westleigh School
Secondary · 353m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 410m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
The Holden School
Independent · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.5km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School take?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is in Select, WN7 5JS, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Twelve Apostles 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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