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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 8SJ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.8 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
197
Capacity
199
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 11%, overall parent satisfaction appears positive. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 52% of schools, suggesting a relatively strong standing within the local educational landscape.
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Last inspected: 21 May 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.2%
Asian Chinese5.6%
White Other3.6%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.49233, -2.62138 · WN4 8SJ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106509
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2012.
Is St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School scores 51.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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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