St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
URN: 106509 • Wigan WN4 8SJ
Overview
- Name
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 106509
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geraldine O'Brien (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942707101
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Golborne Road, Wigan WN4 8SJ
Summary
St. Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, located in Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrolment of 197 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 199. The school is committed to its ethos of "Living the Gospel in the Spirit of Love and Respect," aiming to create a nurturing environment where each child feels valued and secure. The staff, parents, and governors work collaboratively to foster a supportive school community.
The curriculum at St. Wilfrid's is designed to be rich and stimulating, integrating local history and geography while promoting the Catholic faith. Religious Education is taught through the "Come and See" programme for Years 1 to 6, with a new framework for Early Years. The school emphasizes high-quality, personalized learning opportunities to help children achieve their full potential and develop essential life skills.
St. Wilfrid's prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of both pupils and staff, offering support through initiatives like the Emotionally Friendly Schools programme. The school collaborates with various health services to ensure that all children receive comprehensive care, fostering resilience and positive self-perception among students.
The curriculum at St. Wilfrid's is designed to be rich and stimulating, integrating local history and geography while promoting the Catholic faith. Religious Education is taught through the "Come and See" programme for Years 1 to 6, with a new framework for Early Years. The school emphasizes high-quality, personalized learning opportunities to help children achieve their full potential and develop essential life skills.
St. Wilfrid's prioritizes the emotional health and wellbeing of both pupils and staff, offering support through initiatives like the Emotionally Friendly Schools programme. The school collaborates with various health services to ensure that all children receive comprehensive care, fostering resilience and positive self-perception among students.
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- Parent view (other)
- CPOMS (other)
- School performance tables (other)
- Archdiocese of Liverpool (other)
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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
- 199
- Pupils
- 197
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 197 | 101 | 96 | 199 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 111 | 98 | 199 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 109 | 90 | 199 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 109 | 90 | 199 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 109 | 92 | 199 | 16.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 206 | 113 | 93 | 199 | 12.60 |
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