St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School.

Wigan, WN48SJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 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
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Golborne Road
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN48SJ
Phone
1942707101
Website
ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106509
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8SJ
Website
www.ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
199 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
209
Free School Meals
19.6% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.9 (4.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 103.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
209 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living the Gospel in the Spirit of Love and Respect"

Develop natural curiosity about themselves and the world Provide a broad, balanced differentiated curriculum for all children Develop each individual to their potential through high quality experiences Make prayer, worship and liturgy central to each child’s educational experience Enhance self-esteem and the ability to value each person’s own worth through a caring, secure environment Develop social awareness, group responsibility and empathy through the social context of learning Promote a health conscious environment Develop positive relationships between home, school, parish and the community, locally and globally

Catholic ethos with RE curriculum Come & See and Journey in Love; Our Parish of Saint Wilfrid's and The Archdiocese of Liverpool; Archdiocese of Liverpool connections

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message emphasizes a friendly atmosphere, that the school values everyone, and supports children to grow in knowledge, experience and faith within a Catholic ethos.

Facilities

Hygge Room

Curriculum Highlights

EYFS curriculum with seven areas of learning: Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Expressive Arts and Design, Communication and Language Monster Phonics systematic synthetic phonics program used for early reading Religious Education core to curriculum with Come & See and Journey in Love frameworks

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care: Breakfast Club from 7:30am (£5.50 per session); After School Club: Session 1 3:15pm–4:30pm (£5.50) or Session 2 3:15pm–5:30pm (£9.00). Half-session or full-session options are available.

SEND Provision

SEND information includes dedicated SEND Coordinator Miss Dooner (currently on maternity leave; return in 2026); Headteacher Mrs O'Brien acting SENCO; SEN Information Report and related policies; Resources for parents of children with SEND; external support through CAMHS, NHS services, and the Primary Inclusion Team.

Admissions Criteria

Admission policy and arrangements for 2027/2028; Supplementary Information Form 2026-27; Links to Primary School Admissions information from Wigan Council; contains details on supplementary forms and admissions procedures.

Financial Information

Nursery: 15 and 30 hours of funded free childcare for eligible families; Additional nursery sessions available at £5.24 per hour. Breakfast Club £5.50 per session. After School Club: Session 1 (3:15–4:30) £5.50; Session 2 (3:15–5:30) £9.00. A current school meal menu is also provided for reference.

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