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St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, WN2 5QE

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Ofsted

Good

Sept 2017

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51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, Wigan

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

65.0%

Writing

76.0%

Maths

76.0%

RWM Combined

51.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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2.08 km away · Academy converter

Good

Bickershaw CofE Primary School

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Good

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About St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 278 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Simpkin Street, Wigan, WN2 5QE | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good
Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram

What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's Ofsted rating?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's latest exam results?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram located?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5QE).

How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram has around 278 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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