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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Goodgraded 17/02/2022Ages 4–11371 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 371 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/02/2022, St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 17/02/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
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)87%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score109
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score108
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake9.5%
Free school meals9.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled89%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence7.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Orrell Newfold Community Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miUp Holland High SchoolGood · 0.2 miOrrell Holgate AcademyGood · 0.4 miWinstanley College0.6 miSt Peter's Catholic High SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 mi
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