Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lindsey Taylor, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13255th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 97th out of 98 in Wigan.
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 24 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant 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 | Mort Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 7AU |
| Headteacher | Lindsey Taylor |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.9% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (30%)
13255th of 13,686
Nationally
1981st of 2,065
In North West
97th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
30%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
30%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mort Street, Wigan
Wigan, WN6 7AU
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