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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 19/09/2023Ages 4–11186 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nr Wigan, within the St. Helens local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 186 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/09/2023, St Mary's Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Nr Wigan can view St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/09/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence3.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals6.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nr Wigan
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