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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 19/09/2023Ages 4–11186 pupilsFaithRoman 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/09/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)97%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)27%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score110
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score111
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake6.8%
Free school meals6.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.2%
Attendance96.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence3.5%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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