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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 1XL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. The school boasts a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 45% nationally, although only 3% of students achieved the higher standard. Parents can feel confident in the school's performance, supported by a high LocaleIQ score indicating it outperforms 91% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.5%
White Other7.6%
Asian Indian6.7%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Asian Other1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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53.55059, -2.62735 · WN1 1XL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106459
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 March 2023.
Is St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School scores 90.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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