St Mark's CofE Primary School
116%
Capacity
243
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Mark's CofE Primary School
St Mark's CofE 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 243 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mark's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kayleigh Ferguson, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13284th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 98th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Mark's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mark's CofE Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Mark's CofE 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 | Alexandra Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN5 9DS |
| Headteacher | Kayleigh Ferguson |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 243 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.7% |
| School Capacity | 243 / 210 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13284th of 13,686
Nationally
1990th of 2,065
In North West
98th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
30%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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.
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Contact Information
Alexandra Street, Wigan
Wigan, WN5 9DS
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