The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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.
11% 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 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 32.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Timothy Mooney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Clifton Street, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 477m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 502m away
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 627m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 746m away
Hawkley Hall High School
Secondary · 976m away
Hope School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School?
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School take?
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School?
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School is in Wigan, WN3 5HN, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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