St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6SBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 46th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 21 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Treating others in the same way that you would like to be treated yourself is a school rule that pupils and staff alike embrace at this welcoming school. Many pupils are kind, polite and take pride in being part of the school community. This helps pupils to feel happy. Most pupils are keen to follow adults' instructions and to live up to the high expectations of behaviour that the school has. Pupils trust that staff will help them with any concerns. Pupils who need extra help in managing their emotions are ably supported by caring staff. This makes pupils feel safe at school. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils understand the importance of being ready to learn. They make the most of the learning opportunities that the school provides for them. Many pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils willingly take on a range of responsibilities at the school. These responsibilities range from being playground leaders or members of the school council to eco-guardians. These opportunities build pupils' understanding of responsibility and how they can influence change for the greater good.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some of the learning activities that pupils are provided with do not help them to remember the important knowledge that is set out in the curriculum. This hinders how well some pupils achieve in these subjects. The school should ensure that the learning activities provided for pupils help them to build a deep body of knowledge.
- In a few subjects, the school is unaware of how well pupils have remembered and understood what they have been taught previously. This means that, in these subjects, pupils do not build up their knowledge as well as they should. The school should ensure that teachers check that pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new topics and concepts.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marus Bridge Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St James' Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Mowbray
- Phone
- 01942243068
- Address
- Warrington Road, Goose Green, Wigan, WN3 6SB
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 146399
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.