Is St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 17th of 97 primary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan?

Applications for Reception places at St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 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 Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5AN

Local ranking17th of 97 primary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 77.0%
Writing (Expected): 70.0%
Maths (Expected): 73.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 191
Boys: 95 (51%)
Girls: 93 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (90% full)
SEND: 33.0%
FSM Eligible: 52.4%
EAL: 24.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.2%
SEN Support: 27.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,153/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 60.5%
Black African: 14.7%
Other: 8.4%
Asian Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Chinese: 2.1%
White Other: 1.6%

60.5%

White British

14.7%

Black African

8.4%

Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01942204091

enquiries@saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk

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Worsley Mesnes Drive

Wigan, North West

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Administrative

URN: 130384
UKPRN: 10071075
Establishment No.: 3431

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