SchoolScoresWigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Mort Street, Springfield, Wigan, WN6 7AU
01942 244354 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 1 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
25 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 Joint 24th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 26th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 89% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Wigan average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 41 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.6
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 40th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 29.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 50th highest of 66 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 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
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beech Hill Community Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsh Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mab's Cross Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodfield Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Community School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School?
80% of the 25 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School as their first choice for 26 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 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 106449.
- 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.