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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Goodgraded 15/09/2021Ages 3–11197 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 197 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/09/2021, St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 15/09/2021. 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)65%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake18.2%
Free school meals18.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
All schools in Wigan →Willow Grove Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Thomas CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Oswald's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldGood · 1.0 miThe Byrchall High SchoolGood · 1.1 miNicol Mere SchoolOutstanding · 1.0 mi
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