St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Thomas Atherton, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1386th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.4/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Mary and St John Catholic 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Standishgate, Wigan, Wigan, WN1 1XL |
| Headteacher | Thomas Atherton |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1386th of 13,686
Nationally
170th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
81%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
98
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Standishgate, Wigan
Wigan, WN1 1XL
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