St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram, Wigan
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan, part of Quest (a Church of England Schools Trust). It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 51st-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 10,218th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram in detail
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At St. John's, Abram we are committed to developing a learning environment that enables each child to achieve their full potential. At the heart of all we do are the Christian Values that build a firm foundation for learning, ensuring our high standards and expectations permeate throughout our school."
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (73% in reading, 73% in maths).
Getting a place at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram are Holy Family Catholic Academy (0.3 miles, 68% reading, 74% maths); Platt Bridge Community School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 76% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 64% reading, 73% maths); and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (1.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths).
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Holy Family Catholic AcademyPlatt Bridge Community SchoolSt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
The trust
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is one of 5 schools run by Quest (a Church of England Schools Trust), an academy trust.
Who goes there
9.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Black (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Watson Depot (opposite), 100 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram issued 6 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2017 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
26.2
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
278 pupils
320 places
42 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
59
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
26.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
274
Total Pupils
129
Boys
145
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
17.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,909
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,203
Per pupil
£1615k
Total funding
£89k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
13.9%
Persistent absence
251
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Questions parents ask about St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
What are SATs results like at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
Of the pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 320 places.
How big are the classes at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
Classes at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram has around 274 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
5.9% of sessions were missed at St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram in 2024/25. 13.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram is at Simpkin Street, Abram, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)