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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9RE, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.1 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
79
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While 18% of pupils achieve the higher standard, which is commendable, there is room for improvement in this area. Overall, parents can expect a supportive learning environment within a smaller school setting of 79 pupils, fostering a close-knit community.
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Last inspected: 13 December 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Black African6.3%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Location
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53.59713, -2.69621 · WN6 9RE
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119696
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington scores 63.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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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