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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 17/04/2024Ages 4–11256 pupilsChurch of England
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/04/2024, St Mary's CofE Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/04/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence20.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals51.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-22%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-1%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Newbridge Learning CommunityGood · 0.0 miPlatt Bridge Community SchoolGood · 0.2 miHoly Family Catholic Academy0.5 miSt John's Church of England Primary School, AbramGood · 0.7 miSt Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleyGood · 0.8 miInce CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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