St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan

URN: 106463 • Wigan WN3 6EE

Overview

Name
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
URN
106463
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
77.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Farrimond (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942223544
Website
Visit
Address
Holmes House Avenue, Wigan WN3 6EE

Summary

St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, located in Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 336 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, where the entire school community collaborates to enhance the educational experience. Headteacher Mrs J M Farrimond emphasises the importance of equipping students with the skills necessary for future success, regardless of the careers they may pursue.

The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the developmental needs of each child, supported by highly trained educators and staff. St Aidan's also prioritises personal development and the promotion of British values, ensuring that students grow not only academically but also socially and morally.

In addition to a robust academic programme, St Aidan's provides high-quality breakfast and after-school clubs, along with various extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of community and belonging among students and their families. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.saintaidansprimary.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
336
Boys
169
Girls
167
FSM %
3.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-01-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 336 169 167 315 3.60
2024-09-11 340 164 176 315 3.00
2023-09-11 349 166 183 315 2.70
2022-09-11 349 166 183 315 2.70
2021-09-11 343 161 182 315 1.80
2020-09-11 353 168 185 315 2.10

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