St Mary's CofE Primary School
URN: 106447 • Wigan WN2 3NX
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 106447
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Talbot (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942866416
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wright Street, Wigan WN2 3NX
Summary
St. Mary's CofE Primary School, located in Platt Bridge, Wigan, is a mixed voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 256 pupils, serving a community that includes Platt Bridge, Spring View, Lower Ince, Abram, and Hindley. Established over 100 years ago, the school moved to its new building in April 2015 and fosters a family-oriented ethos. While it is a church school, attendance at a place of worship is not a prerequisite for admission.
The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, emphasising the development of lifelong learning skills, strong relationships, and Christian values. St. Mary's implements a challenging curriculum supported by dedicated teachers and teaching assistants. Additionally, the Pastoral Team offers a variety of nurture and therapeutic sessions, alongside parenting and attendance support for families.
St. Mary's also provides a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and sports tournaments, to enrich the educational experience. The school maintains strong community ties, particularly with St Nathaniel’s Church, and encourages an open-door policy for parents and visitors.
The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, emphasising the development of lifelong learning skills, strong relationships, and Christian values. St. Mary's implements a challenging curriculum supported by dedicated teachers and teaching assistants. Additionally, the Pastoral Team offers a variety of nurture and therapeutic sessions, alongside parenting and attendance support for families.
St. Mary's also provides a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and sports tournaments, to enrich the educational experience. The school maintains strong community ties, particularly with St Nathaniel’s Church, and encourages an open-door policy for parents and visitors.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 138
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 48.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 138 | 118 | 315 | 48.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 267 | 144 | 123 | 315 | 49.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 138 | 104 | 315 | 38.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 138 | 104 | 315 | 38.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 250 | 142 | 108 | 315 | 34.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 275 | 150 | 125 | 315 | 30.20 |
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