St William's Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
233
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St William's Catholic Primary School
St William's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St William's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emily Ellis, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10342nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 85th out of 98 in Wigan.
St William's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St William's Catholic Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Tennis, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Choir, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St William's 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 2DG |
| Headteacher | Emily Ellis |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.3% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10342nd of 13,686
Nationally
1514th of 2,065
In North West
85th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
52%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan
Wigan, WN2 2DG
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