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St James' Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 2–11233 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 233 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, St James' Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view St James' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 28/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)45%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score100
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake52.7%
Free school meals52.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language26.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled92%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wigan
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