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St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5AN, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.5 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 67% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While 17% of pupils reach the higher standard, there may be room for improvement in this area. Overall, the school is well-regarded, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it outperforms 65% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
Black African14.7%
Other8.4%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
White Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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53.53243, -2.65139 · WN3 5AN
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN130384
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan rated by Ofsted?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan a good school?
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan scores 64.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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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