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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Church Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3TH, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.0 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 94%, this school demonstrates a supportive and effective learning environment. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 67%, placing it in the top 45% of schools nationally. However, only 13% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 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%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School supports development
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
88%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.4%
Asian Chinese4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
White Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.47854, -2.59418 · WA3 3TH
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106487
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2020.
Is St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School a good school?
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School scores 75.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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