St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11197 pupils

Golborne Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 8SJWebsite01942707101

Good197 pupilsAges 3–11

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils197

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Pupils197

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

197 / 199 (99%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~25*

Head Teacher

Mrs Geraldine O'Brien

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

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Sept 2021

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 61%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.6%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.6%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.6%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support11.2%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (34%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health7 pupils (24%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder5 pupils (17%)

Not Assessed5 pupils (17%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)13

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils197

Free school meals18.3%

English as additional language14.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British80.2%

Chinese5.6%

White Other3.6%

Black African2.5%

Mixed White & African2.0%

Other1.5%

Mixed Other1.5%

Indian1.5%

Asian Other0.5%

Black Other0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,221

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,179 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,039

Support staff£1,278

Premises£327

Energy£154

Learning resources£203

Income per pupil£5,978

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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