St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
56%
Capacity
79
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicki Gleeson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10509th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 7 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington 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 | Mossy Lea Road, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN6 9RE |
| Headteacher | Vicki Gleeson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.1% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 140 (56% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10509th of 13,686
Nationally
1541st of 2,065
In North West
38th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
23
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mossy Lea Road, Wigan
West Lancashire, WN6 9RE
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