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St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Wigan WN1

Standishgate, Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1XL

10 simple reasons to choose St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Wigan

State primary school (voluntary aided) in Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Wigan

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 10% 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 17% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.

Find another school near St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, Wigan

Independent Prep Schools

Green Meadow Independent Primary School (7.7 miles); Clevelands Preparatory School (8.1 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (8.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Catharine's Church of England Primary School, Scholes (0.5 miles); Atherton St George's Church of England Primary School (5.6 miles); St Peter and St Paul Roman Catholic Primary School, Bolton (8.1 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Bolton School Girls' Division (8.9 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (9 miles); Lord's Independent School (9.3 miles).

State Senior Schools

Hawkley Hall High School (2.5 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (3.8 miles); Standish Community High School (3.9 miles).

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