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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Goodgraded 17/04/2024Ages 4–11256 pupilsFaithChurch 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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/04/2024. 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)50%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake51.2%
Free school meals51.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.4%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled82%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.4%
Attendance93.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence20.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
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