St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1XLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 28th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 23 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils' excellent attitudes to learning show that they love being at school. They have a powerful sense of belonging to this friendly and caring school community. They develop exceptional relationships with staff and with each other. Pupils feel included and valued. They feel safe, and they are kept safe. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. When staff need to address any misbehaviour or incidents of bullying, they deal with it swiftly and decisively. Pupils are eager to please. They meet the exacting standards that staff set for their conduct. Leaders set ambitious expectations for all pupils' learning, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils excel academically because of the effective way in which teachers put these expectations into practice. Pupils relish meeting the inspiring visitors that come to the school, such as theatre workshops or speakers for careers guidance. Pupils also access a very wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. These include tuition to learn a musical instrument, having the chance to play sports and attending interesting clubs such as engineering or gardening.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mab's Cross Primary School | 0.1 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Woodfield Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Atherton
- Phone
- 01942206733
- Address
- Standishgate, Wigan, WN1 1XL
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106459
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.