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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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