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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wright Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3NX, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.8 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
256
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 11%, the school is better than 40% of others in the area, indicating a satisfactory level of overall achievement. Parents may appreciate the supportive environment for their children, although there is room for growth in advanced attainment.
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Last inspected: 17 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.9%
Black African7.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Chinese2.0%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.52456, -2.59873 · WN2 3NX
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106447
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.saintmarys.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 April 2024.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School scores 39.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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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