Rectory CofE Primary School, Wigan
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rectory CofE Primary School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all children feel valued and supported. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with staff providing highly skilled, consistent care. Parents appreciate the quality of education and the many opportunities available for their children to develop as rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive approach with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Effective safeguarding culture where all staff prioritise pupil safety and wellbeing
- Excellent attendance improvements with leaders working closely with families to remove barriers
- High-quality pastoral support and positive school environment
- Secure early reading instruction with effective phonics teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Some capable pupils not achieving as well as they could in mathematics and writing
- Teacher checks on learning not sharp enough to identify and close gaps quickly
- Writing support needs strengthening, particularly in grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Teaching in some subjects and year groups remains inconsistent
- Some pupils not receiving adequate support with foundational knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Dodgeball, boxercise, cricket, residential visits, trips, ambassador leadership roles
Rectory CofE Primary School is an inclusive primary school with a clear commitment to supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional needs. The school has strong safeguarding practices and positive relationships, but faces challenges in ensuring consistent progress in mathematics and writing across all pupils.
At a Glance
41.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 46% to 60%. Maths has declined from 38% to 33%. Writing has declined from 58% to 47%.
Class Sizes
10.3
Avg class size
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
130 pupils
210 capacity
80 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigan
Admissions Demand - St. Helens
Places available
2,195
Applications
1,726
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across St. Helens (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.90191%
Overall absence
23.72881%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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