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St Thomas CofE Primary School
Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8PQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.6 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
185
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths. While 59% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 14% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in Wigan.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.1%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Location
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53.48931, -2.63117 · WN4 8PQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106465
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is St Thomas CofE Primary School a good school?
St Thomas CofE Primary School scores 49.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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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