St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
URN: 119696 • Wigan WN6 9RE
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
- URN
- 119696
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicki Gleeson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257423092
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mossy Lea Road, Wigan WN6 9RE
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, located in Wrightington, Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 79 pupils, well below its capacity of 140. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos is rooted in Catholic values, with a focus on respect, faith, and collaboration, aiming to create a supportive community for both students and their families.
The school operates a Foundation Stage Unit, integrating Little Joey’s Pre-School with Reception classes, allowing younger children to learn and thrive alongside their peers. St Joseph's emphasizes strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, creating a close-knit school community. Recent OFSTED reports highlight the positive atmosphere, noting that pupils feel happy and safe, and enjoy attending school.
St Joseph's is committed to providing a holistic education that celebrates each child's unique talents while promoting a love for learning. The school welcomes families of all faiths, encouraging a diverse and inclusive environment. For more information, parents are invited to arrange a personal tour of the school.
The school operates a Foundation Stage Unit, integrating Little Joey’s Pre-School with Reception classes, allowing younger children to learn and thrive alongside their peers. St Joseph's emphasizes strong relationships between staff, students, and parents, creating a close-knit school community. Recent OFSTED reports highlight the positive atmosphere, noting that pupils feel happy and safe, and enjoy attending school.
St Joseph's is committed to providing a holistic education that celebrates each child's unique talents while promoting a love for learning. The school welcomes families of all faiths, encouraging a diverse and inclusive environment. For more information, parents are invited to arrange a personal tour of the school.
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- Governors (governance)
- Mini Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- About Us (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 79
- Boys
- 44
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 5.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 79 | 44 | 35 | 140 | 5.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 49 | 40 | 140 | 3.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 60 | 53 | 140 | 2.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 60 | 53 | 140 | 2.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 57 | 56 | 140 | 3.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 127 | 65 | 62 | 140 | 6.50 |
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