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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7AA, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.9 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
371
Capacity
405
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance metrics, this primary school excels in delivering quality education, achieving an impressive 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Additionally, the school boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it performs better than 79% of schools in the area. However, specific data on progress measures and parent satisfaction is limited, so prospective parents may want to seek further insights into the school's community engagement and overall environment.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2012Older 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African1.3%
White Other1.1%
Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.52903, -2.71465 · WN5 7AA
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106492
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell rated by Ofsted?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2012.
Is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell a good school?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell scores 78.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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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