St Mark's CofE Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mark's CofE Primary School.

Wigan, WN59DS Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
25.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 30.0%
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
13 September 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
Alexandra Street
Newtown
Wigan, WN59DS

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144340
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan, WN5 9DS
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WINGS' CE TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
236
Free School Meals
43.4% (102 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
30.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
12.7 (4.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 102.0
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
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
236 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.5 per year)

Down -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

"Creating a better future"

Belonging Love Joy Endevour Courage

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Kay Ferguson states pride in being part of the WINGS’ family since 2015, aims to raise pupil achievement and outcomes for all, and looks forward to welcoming families into St Mark’s Christian family.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club is free of charge and accessible for all children from Reception to Year 6; funded by Greggs Foundation and supported by Warburtons bread donations; Whole School Toast provision and healthy breakfast food available for the best start to your child’s day. Afterschool Care runs in two 1 hour sessions 3:20pm - 4:20pm & 4:20pm - 5:20pm at a cost of £4.50 per hour session; children are provided with a light tea time snack and can access indoor or outdoor play and activities.

Admissions Criteria

The Wings’ CE Academy Trust is consulting on proposed changes to St Mark’s CE Primary School’s admission policy for 2026-27. The Trust is proposing to amend the school’s admission arrangements in line with the Church of England criteria for church attendance. This relates specifically to notes (e) and (f) of the admission arrangements document. The school’s full proposed arrangements are below. If you have any questions about the school’s proposed admission arrangements, please contact the Trust.

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