St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
URN: 106492 • Wigan WN5 7AA
Overview
- Name
- St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
- URN
- 106492
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gary Hayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942748455
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James Road, Wigan WN5 7AA
Summary
St James' Catholic Primary School, located in Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 371 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where high expectations are paired with respect and encouragement, fostering individual talents and achievements among students. The headteacher, Mr G Hayes, highlights the importance of a strong home-school partnership, recognising parents as the first educators of their children.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to enable children to excel in various aspects of school life, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school values each pupil's unique gifts and celebrates their successes, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.
For families considering in-year admissions, the process is managed by Wigan Council, and interested parents are encouraged to contact the school for visits or inquiries about available spaces. The school prioritises clear communication and mutual understanding to ensure a positive experience for all families involved.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to enable children to excel in various aspects of school life, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school values each pupil's unique gifts and celebrates their successes, creating a vibrant community atmosphere.
For families considering in-year admissions, the process is managed by Wigan Council, and interested parents are encouraged to contact the school for visits or inquiries about available spaces. The school prioritises clear communication and mutual understanding to ensure a positive experience for all families involved.
Useful links
- RE Inspection Report (other)
- 2012 Full Inspection (other)
- 2017 Short Inspection (other)
- 2022 School Inspection (other)
- Spring Song 2020 (other)
- OSJ_RE Twitter (other)
- Performance Tables (other)
- Mission Statement (other)
- Religious Education (other)
- Parish Bulletin (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 371
- Boys
- 199
- Girls
- 172
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 371 | 199 | 172 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 385 | 206 | 179 | 420 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 209 | 193 | 420 | 6.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 209 | 193 | 420 | 6.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | 208 | 192 | 420 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 416 | 214 | 202 | 420 | 4.30 |
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