St Paul's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
181
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Paul's Church of England Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 181 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Mowbray, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5295th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 98 in Wigan.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 21 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Dance, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Choir, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St Paul's Church of England 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Warrington Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 6SB |
| Headteacher | Karen Mowbray |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 181 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 181 / 210 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5295th of 13,686
Nationally
775th of 2,065
In North West
46th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
34%
'23/24
67%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed21
42
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Warrington Road, Wigan
Wigan, WN3 6SB
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