The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 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
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Lindsey Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 416m away
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · 490m away
Pupil Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 642m away
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 696m away
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.1km away
Infinite Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.2km away
Wigan and Leigh College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School take?
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School?
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School is in Wigan, WN6 7AU, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Wigan St Andrew's 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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