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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Outstandinggraded 28/03/2023Ages 4–11210 pupilsRoman Catholic
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/03/2023, St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 28/03/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence5.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.5England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals12.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language28.7%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Mab's Cross Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miDouglas Valley Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miProgress Schools Wigan0.3 miWigan and Leigh College0.4 miSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School0.5 miThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeGood · 0.5 mi
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