St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

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

Wigan, WN35AN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Worsley Mesnes Drive
Worsley Mesnes
Wigan, WN35AN

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130384
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5AN
Age range
3-11
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
171
Free School Meals
49.1% (84 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.3% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
171 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together, we learn, love and grow with Jesus"

Life and dignity of the human person call to family, community and participation rights and responsibilities option for the poor and vulnerable the dignity of work and the rights of workers solidarity and care for God’s creation

St Jude's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school committed to preserving and developing its Catholic character in accordance with Canon law and Diocesan directives; the school emphasises Catholic ethos, Archdiocese links, and Gospel values as core to its mission.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr D. Wilson. He emphasizes that St Jude’s is a Catholic Primary School with a mission statement: 'Together, we learn, love and grow with Jesus.' He describes the school as happy and caring, with strong parish links, a challenging and creative curriculum, and a commitment to helping children reach their potential. He invites families to join and assures students will grow into confident, caring individuals who love learning.

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology English Geography Growth Mindset History Maths Mental Health and Wellbeing MFL Music PE PSHE Reading Phonics Poetry Religious Education RSE Science

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Wraparound Care: 7.45am – 8.45am; After School Wraparound Care: 3.15pm – 5.15pm; Extra Curricular Clubs: 3.15pm – 4.15pm

Admissions Criteria

St Jude’s welcomes all children, regardless of faith, and places are offered in line with the school's Admissions Policy. If a Catholic place is desired, a supplementary faith form may be required. The school encourages visits and tours, and confirms that admissions are handled via the Wigan Council admissions process.

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