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Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.7 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. It boasts a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 90% of schools, indicating a well-regarded status within the community. While 60% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school is performing in the top 63% nationally, reflecting solid academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 13 October 2021Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other6.2%
Black African4.3%
Other3.3%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.51188, -2.53211 · WN7 5JS
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106503
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 October 2021.
Is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School a good school?
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School scores 89.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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