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St John's CofE Primary School
Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0DT, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school boasts 71% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, and the school outperforms 59% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other3.6%
Black Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Location
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53.53776, -2.68385 · WN5 0DT
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106451
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2014.
Is St John's CofE Primary School a good school?
St John's CofE Primary School scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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