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St Paul's Church of England Primary School

Wigan, WN3 6SBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#5,295
of 13,686 nationally

About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary School in Wigan is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 42 applications for just 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of exactly 2:1. Every one of those 21 places went to a first-preference applicant, which suggests parents who want a spot here tend to put it at the top of their list. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England character and a current roll of 181 pupils against a capacity of 210, so there is some room to grow. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That marks a change from its previous inspection in 2011, when it was rated Outstanding overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWarrington Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 6SB
HeadteacherKaren Mowbray
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)16.0%
School Capacity181 / 210 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallSensory RoomGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisFootballDanceRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubChoirDramaFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Paul's Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.