St James' Church of England Primary School
URN: 145107 • Wigan WN3 5XE
Overview
- Name
- St James' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 145107
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Jackson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942703952
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tyrer Avenue, Wigan WN3 5XE
Summary
St James' Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Wigan, with a current enrolment of 233 pupils and a capacity for 260. The school is committed to serving the local community, fostering an environment where both children and adults thrive together. The ethos is rooted in Christian values, including friendship, respect, and courage, which guide the school's daily activities and interactions.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading and vocabulary development. The LEARN Curriculum aims to meet the diverse needs of pupils, allowing them to excel academically and personally. The school prioritises high expectations for conduct and work, ensuring that pupils feel safe and well-cared for.
St James' also places importance on personal development and leadership, encouraging pupils to take on responsibilities with pride. The school’s commitment to nurturing confident and thoughtful individuals reflects its dedication to shaping future advocates within a supportive Church school family.
The curriculum at St James' is designed to be broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading and vocabulary development. The LEARN Curriculum aims to meet the diverse needs of pupils, allowing them to excel academically and personally. The school prioritises high expectations for conduct and work, ensuring that pupils feel safe and well-cared for.
St James' also places importance on personal development and leadership, encouraging pupils to take on responsibilities with pride. The school’s commitment to nurturing confident and thoughtful individuals reflects its dedication to shaping future advocates within a supportive Church school family.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 51.70
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 114 | 119 | 260 | 51.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 237 | 115 | 122 | 260 | 51.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 244 | 122 | 122 | 260 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 244 | 122 | 122 | 260 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 247 | 115 | 132 | 260 | 47.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 129 | 122 | 260 | 40.00 |
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