St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
107%
Capacity
336
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 336 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Farrimond, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 624th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 37 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (64 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Dance, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Book Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Holmes House Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 6EE |
| Headteacher | Joanne Farrimond |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 336 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 336 / 315 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
624th of 13,686
Nationally
88th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
64 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
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Contact Information
Holmes House Avenue, Wigan
Wigan, WN3 6EE
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