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Mab's Cross Primary School
Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.4 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
490
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. While 57% of pupils achieve the expected level, only 12% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school is better than 65% of its peers, making it a competitive choice for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
Other13.3%
Black African3.8%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.55136, -2.62716 · WN1 1XL
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What is Mab's Cross Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Mab's Cross Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2022.
Is Mab's Cross Primary School a good school?
Mab's Cross Primary School scores 65.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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