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St William's Catholic Primary School
Ince Green Lane, Ince-in-Makerfield, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2DG, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
233
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils reach the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, but parents may want to consider its relative performance compared to other local options.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2018Older 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.5%
White Other18.5%
Black Other4.7%
Black African4.3%
Other1.7%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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53.54122, -2.60669 · WN2 2DG
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106497
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St William's Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St William's Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2018.
Is St William's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St William's Catholic Primary School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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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