St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a primary school (Voluntary aided school), ages 4–11, in Wigan, WN6, in the Lancashire council area. It has 67 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (19 May 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas — inspected 19 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 65 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 18 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 17 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 67 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 4.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.39% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 8.86% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
Other schools in the same council and phase. Ordered by distance where coordinates are available, then by name; locations may be postcode centres.
- Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
- Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull
- Coppull Primary School and Nursery
- Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School
- Coppull Parish Church of England Primary School
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School, Mawdesley