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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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