Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School.

Select, WN75JS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
53.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 63.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 October 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Nel Pan Lane
Select, WN75JS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106503
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Nel Pan Lane, Select, WN7 5JS
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
212
Free School Meals
32.1% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
63.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.2 (8.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
212 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Through Learning and Loving We Will Follow Jesus"

Christ at the centre of everything we do Each child is unique and educated to fulfil their human potential Understanding and celebrating the diversity of all within the community Create a community rooted in faith and inspired by Christian values where everyone feels valued Promote an understanding and respect for all; being a service to society enabling children to understand their communal obligations, personal aspirations and their role as citizens in society and the world Promote community cohesion at school, local, national and global levels Respect the equal human rights of all our pupils and educate them about equality

Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church integrated into every aspect of learning, teaching and the totality of school life; opportunities for prayer, liturgy, assemblies and celebrations; mission centered on Christ; partnership with parents, parish and wider community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes families and emphasizes Christ-centred education, high expectations, and an outstanding curriculum rooted in gospel values; highlights a broad, engaging learning environment with extensive extra-curricular provision and a commitment to helping every child reach their potential. Contact: 01942 674312.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Reading Buddies Gardening Club Lego Club Homework Club Spanish Club Mindfulness After School Choir

Sports

Football Rugby

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:50am. Doors open at 8:45am and the bell rings at 8:55am. After-school clubs run termly; lunchtimes clubs are available; two break periods described for different year groups; students may participate in a range of clubs before/after school.

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