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St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Wigan, WN4 8SJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#6,093
of 13,686 nationally

About St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School is a school that clearly inspires strong local confidence. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 applications for just 11 places, making it significantly oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.82 applicants per place. Of those 31 applications, 9 were first-preference choices, and all 9 received offers. This level of demand suggests a school that parents in the Wigan area actively want for their children. While the school does not have a formal parent view survey result to cite, the oversubscription data itself is a powerful signal of its reputation among local families. The school is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Geraldine O'Brien, and it also offers nursery provision for younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGolborne Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN4 8SJ
HeadteacherGeraldine O'Brien
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils197
Free School Meals (FSM)19.3%
School Capacity197 / 199 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryDanceGymnasticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:40

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: ashtonsaintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Wilfrids Catholic 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.