St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
191
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Crowder, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8172nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 67th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 26 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Church Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 8BD |
| Headteacher | Helen Crowder |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 210 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8172nd of 13,686
Nationally
1171st of 2,065
In North West
67th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Wigan
Wigan, WN6 8BD
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