St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
URN: 141641 • Wigan WN2 5QE
Overview
- Name
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
- URN
- 141641
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Gatley (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01942703465
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Simpkin Street, Wigan WN2 5QE
Summary
St John's Church of England Primary School, located in Abram, Wigan, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 278 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 245. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and safe environment where children can achieve their full potential, guided by Christian values of respect, friendship, hope, and trust. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of community, encouraging students to engage with diverse cultures and become responsible advocates for change.
The school day begins at 8:40 am and concludes at 3:15 pm, with structured break and lunch times for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students. St John's offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning, ensuring that each child's educational journey is both enriching and supportive. Parents are encouraged to participate in the school community and can arrange visits to experience the school's environment firsthand.
With a commitment to high standards and expectations, St John's aims to provide an excellent educational foundation, preparing students for future success in a modern society. The school welcomes visitors and values the involvement of families in their children's education.
The school day begins at 8:40 am and concludes at 3:15 pm, with structured break and lunch times for both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 students. St John's offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to inspire lifelong learning, ensuring that each child's educational journey is both enriching and supportive. Parents are encouraged to participate in the school community and can arrange visits to experience the school's environment firsthand.
With a commitment to high standards and expectations, St John's aims to provide an excellent educational foundation, preparing students for future success in a modern society. The school welcomes visitors and values the involvement of families in their children's education.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Capacity
- 245
- Pupils
- 278
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 141
- FSM %
- 22.70
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 278 | 137 | 141 | 245 | 22.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 275 | 137 | 138 | 245 | 21.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 276 | 141 | 135 | 245 | 17.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 276 | 141 | 135 | 245 | 17.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 279 | 154 | 125 | 245 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 283 | 151 | 132 | 245 | 18.00 |
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