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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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