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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6EE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.1 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
336
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 84% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 7% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality 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%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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53.52222, -2.66926 · WN3 6EE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106463
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan rated by Ofsted?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan a good school?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan scores 86.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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