Is St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 53 primary schools in St Helens. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?

Applications for Reception places at St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge

Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7LS

Local ranking30th of 53 primary schools in St Helens

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 82.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 82.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 167
Boys: 92 (56%)
Girls: 73 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (79% full)
SEND: 30.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.6%
EAL: 0.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 8.4%
SEN Support: 22.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Budget per Pupil: £9,151/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.8%
White Other: 0.6%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%

96.4%

White British

1.8%

Mixed White & Black African

0.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01744678042

rachel.fisher@sthelens.org.uk

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Off London Fields

Wigan, North West

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Administrative

URN: 104798
UKPRN: 10074687
Establishment No.: 3321

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