St James' Church of England Primary School
90%
Capacity
233
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St James' Church of England Primary School
St James' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 260 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Broom, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11778th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 91st out of 98 in Wigan.
St James' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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 James' Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St James' Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Tyrer Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 5XE |
| Headteacher | Jill Broom |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.7% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 260 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11778th of 13,686
Nationally
1736th of 2,065
In North West
91st of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
45%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Tyrer Avenue, Wigan
Wigan, WN3 5XE
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