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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN, Lancashire, WN5 9LW, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
392
Capacity
385
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. However, only 48% of pupils meet the expected standard in these subjects, and just 8% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears positive, the school may benefit from enhanced academic support to boost student outcomes further.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
White Other10.5%
Black African6.9%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
White Irish1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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53.53887, -2.67257 · WN5 9LW
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN131228
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan rated by Ofsted?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan a good school?
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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