St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
111%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 175 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Heaton, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4578th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 98 in Wigan.
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Tennis, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Drama, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Commonside Road, Manchester, Wigan, M28 1AE |
| Headteacher | Andrea Heaton |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 175 (111% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4578th of 13,686
Nationally
660th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
69%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common
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Contact Information
Commonside Road, Manchester
Wigan, M28 1AE
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