St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Voluntary aided school
Wigan, WN5 7AA
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 5% in England
12 of 97 in Wigan
Pupils
347
First preferences per place
1.17
2026/27
Absence
3.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 84% | 87% | 80% | |
| Higher standard | 16% | 13% | 20% | |
| Reading | 90% | 92% | 90% | |
| Writing | 90% | 88% | 87% | |
| Maths | 97% | 90% | 88% |
Nearby primary schools
- Orrell Newfold Community Primary School · 0.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 2% in England
- Orrell Holgate Academy · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 2% in England
- St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 32% in England
- Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- St John's CofE Primary School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 15% in England
Best primary schools in Orrell · Best primary schools in Greater Manchester
The neighbourhood
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is in Orrell & Longshaw (typical home £235,000).
What is St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell is in the top 5% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.