St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan is a primary school in Wigan for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 27th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 15 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils thrive at this happy, aspirational school where everyone wants the best for them. Pupils' positive experiences are reflected in their eager smiles and the enthusiasm they show for learning. Pupils forge strong relationships with the staff and with each other. They are encouraged to talk about any of their worries. Pupils are offered the support they need to flourish. This helps them to feel safe and secure. Pupils are keen to reach the school's high expectations of them. Their behaviour around school and their attitudes to learning are exemplary. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly in many subjects. This means they take the next step of their education with confidence. Pupils are well mannered, friendly and articulate. They appreciate the sports clubs they can attend and value enrichment experiences such as trips to theatres, zoos and museums. Pupils carry out a range of special responsibilities. They are mutually supportive of each other and proud to make an active contribution to the success of their school. Pupils' desire to make a positive difference extends to the local community through their committed support of charities such as food banks.
What the school should improve
- At times, the learning activities selected by the school lack a clear purpose. They do not help pupils to learn all that they can. This can sometimes hinder pupils' achievement. The school should ensure teachers receive the support and guidance they need to design effective subject-specific approaches and activities.
- The school's expectations for pupils' handwriting are not high enough. Some pupils have not mastered legible and accurate letter formation by the time they leave Year 6. This hinders their writing fluency, communication and confidence. The school should clarify expectations for the development of pupils' handwriting skills and ensure pupils develop sufficient fluency and stamina in their independent writing across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
321 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley Community Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Farrimond
- Phone
- 01942223544
- Address
- Holmes House Avenue, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6EE
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106463
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.