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St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7AA

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

371

Ages

4-11

FSM

10.8%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

90.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

88.0%

RWM Combined

80.0%

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About St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 371 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St James Road, Wigan, WN5 7AA | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2022 — School remains Good
Apr 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

What is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell's Ofsted rating?

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell's latest exam results?

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell: KS2 2024/25: 80% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell located?

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN5 7AA).

How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell?

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell has around 371 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell with other schools?

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