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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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