St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7AA
10 simple reasons to choose St James' Catholic Primary School, Orrell
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Orrell, Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St James' Catholic Primary School, Orrell
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 29.7 pupils per class and 25.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topics, and emphasises Catholic social morality. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near St James' Catholic Primary School, Orrell
Independent Prep Schools
Green Meadow Independent Primary School (9.3 miles); Tower College, Pre-Prep, Lower & Middle (10.5 miles); Clevelands Preparatory School (12.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School (0.1 miles); Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (1.8 miles); Billinge St Aidan's Primary School (2.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tower College (10.1 miles); Scarisbrick Hall School (12.1 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (13.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Winstanley College (0.9 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (1.1 miles); Hawkley Hall High School (4.2 miles).