St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 5–11191 pupils

Worsley Mesnes Drive, Worsley Mesnes, WN3 5ANWebsite01942204091

Good191 pupilsAges 5–11

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Inspected Apr 2023

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils191

Good2y ago

Ages5 - 11

Pupils191

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

191 / 210 (91%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~32*

Head Teacher

Mr Damian Wilson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 60%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.1%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence18.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support27.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans5.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health18 pupils (29%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (13%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (5%)

Severe Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Other1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils191

Free school meals52.4%

English as additional language24.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British60.2%

Black African14.7%

Other8.4%

Asian Other3.1%

Mixed White & African2.6%

Mixed Other2.1%

Chinese2.1%

White Other1.6%

Indian1.6%

Bangladeshi1.0%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

Black Other0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£8,498

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,098 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,427

Support staff£1,389

Premises£429

Energy£193

Learning resources£391

Income per pupil£8,411

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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