What does the admissions demand data show for St James' Church of England Primary School?

St James' Church of England Primary School recorded 16 first-choice applications and 19 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.8 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does St James' Church of England Primary School offer SEND support?

DfE data for St James' Church of England Primary School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 2 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are St James' Church of England Primary School's exam results?

St James' Church of England Primary School's published exam results include: 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 in 2024/25. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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St James' Church of England Primary School

Wigan, WN3 5XEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Sep 2022

KS2 Results

62%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.8×

First choices did not exceed offers made

16 1st-choice / 19 offers made

Ranking

#11,778

of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Primary School

St James' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Wigan, North West, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 237 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 260.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (28 Sept 2022). 62% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. Admissions data records 16 first-preference applications and 19 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	2 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Church of England
Address	Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 5XE
Headteacher	Ms Jill Broom
Local Authority	Wigan
Number of Pupils	237
Free School Meals (FSM)	52.7%
School Capacity	237 / 260 (91% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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St James' Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St James' Church of England Primary School

Wigan, WN3 5XEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Sep 2022

KS2 Results

62%

meeting expected standard in RWM

First choices / offers

0.8×

First choices did not exceed offers made

16 1st-choice / 19 offers made

Ranking

#11,778

of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Church of England Primary School

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Primary (State)
Age Range	2 to 11 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Church of England
Address	Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 5XE
Headteacher	Ms Jill Broom
Local Authority	Wigan
Number of Pupils	237
Free School Meals (FSM)	52.7%
School Capacity	237 / 260 (91% full)
Nursery Classes	Yes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years Provision

Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

How to use this information

Results: The KS2 percentage describes pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths together. Compare the same reporting year; it is not a prediction for an individual child. Understanding KS2 results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St James' Church of England Primary School

About St James' Church of England Primary School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

St James' Church of England Primary School

About St James' Church of England Primary School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About St James' Church of England Primary School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

How to use this information

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About St James' Church of England Primary School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

How to Choose a Primary School

KS2 SATs Explained

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

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