SchoolScoresSt Thomas CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Hodnet Drive, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 8PQ
01942 201107 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 April 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 28th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 31st highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern Joint 24th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%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
29 pupils in this year group.
59% — 7 points below the Wigan average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 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 Wigan. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 51 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 44th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.9% | 29.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 13.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 66th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 26th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.5 | 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% | 12.7%* | 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
- St Oswald's Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- R L Hughes Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nicol Mere School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Golborne Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rectory CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garswood Primary and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Thomas CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Thomas CofE Primary School?
71% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Thomas CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Thomas CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Thomas CofE Primary School as their first choice for 23 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 106465.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.