St James' Church of England Primary School
Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5XEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St James' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 52nd of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 February 2011, report published 7 March 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
This is a school where pupils are well cared for and safe. All pupils have a 'go-to person' who they know will help and support them with any worries that they have. Pupils trust the school staff. They know that issues, including bullying, are dealt with quickly and effectively. Staff want the best for all pupils. Leaders' expectations of pupils' conduct and work are high. Pupils rise to these high expectations. They behave well. At social times, the school is calm and orderly. Pupils are friendly, polite and courteous. Pupils achieve well. Their learning in all subjects builds from year to year. They become fluent readers who are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities and opportunities beyond the classroom. Sport, provided in partnership with a local rugby club, is particularly strong and popular. Staff take pupils on visits that help to bring their learning to life. Pupils take on leadership responsibilities within school with pride.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not check that pupils remember key knowledge as well as they should. This means that teachers do not identify if pupils are secure in their learning before moving on to new learning. Leaders should ensure that the teachers in these subjects encourage pupils to remember key knowledge more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
237 pupils on roll, with places for 260
Schools near St James' Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jill Broom
- Phone
- 01942703952
- Address
- Tyrer Avenue, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan, WN3 5XE
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 145107
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.