SchoolScoresSt Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7LS
01744 678042 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 6 July 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wigan comparisons use the 33 of its 70 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 23rd highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wigan figures pool parents at the Wigan schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
82% — 20 points above the St. Helens average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in St. Helens. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 18 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | St. Helens | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 47th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 30.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 16.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 7.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 53rd lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 27th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 59th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 20% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.6 | 20.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 67th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 6% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 52nd highest of 66 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 14.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Billinge Chapel End Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garswood Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rectory CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Carr Mill Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winstanley Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 2 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge?
91% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge as their first choice for 18 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104798.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.