St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is a primary school in Wigan for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 59th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2017, report published 15 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
A deep commitment by staff and leaders to pupils achieving everything they are capable of lies at the centre of St John's Primary. Staff want the very best for their pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils strive to reach these expectations. Across different subjects, pupils achieve well over time. They are prepared well for the next stage in their education. Pupils enjoy the welcoming and nurturing environment that has been established by leaders. They speak positively about their school and are proud to be a part of it. The curriculum excites pupils and stimulates their curiosity. They are happy to be in school learning new things. For example, children in early years were fascinated to have some insects visit their class. Pupils particularly enjoy spending time in the Peace Garden, where they get the opportunity to reflect or chat quietly with their friends. Leaders and staff have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Staff and pupils have warm, caring relationships. Pupils like to award each other the Learning Legend award each week. Pupils know who to turn to if they need helping out with any worries that they have. This helps them feel safe in school. Pupils show respect to all. If any bullying occurs, it is dealt with successfully by leaders.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have introduced a new curriculum which has not been fully embedded yet. This means that some pupils have not had enough opportunities to build up their knowledge over time. Leaders should embed the curriculum to ensure that pupils get the opportunities they need to build up their learning over time so that they know more and remember more.
- In one or two subjects, teachers sometimes do not provide pupils with activities that promote the learning that was intended to take place. This results in missed opportunities to reinforce the key knowledge that pupils need to know and remember. Leaders should ensure that teachers plan activities which successfully support pupils' learning in these final few subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
37 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 245
Schools near St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Platt Bridge Community School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hindley Junior and Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachael Bear
- Phone
- 01942703465
- Address
- Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QE
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 141641
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.