St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigan, North West WN6 9RE · Lancashire
#425 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#3594 of 15,697 nationally
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is a local authority primary located in Wigan, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 67 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 71.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 425th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (96th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 67; capacity filled 47.9%.
There are 83 schools in Wigan; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks 21st of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)18%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)4.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 67
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 4.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 47.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 18%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
24 students · 1.2 km away
Standish Community High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,276 students · 1.6 km away
Shevington Vale Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
196 students · 1.9 km away
Shevington High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
878 students · 2.1 km away
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Chorley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 2.1 km away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students · 2.2 km away
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
138 students · 2.3 km away
Wood Fold Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
425 students · 2.4 km away
Millbrook Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students · 2.7 km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Coniston CofE Primary School
Coniston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
67 students
Grayrigg CofE School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Treales Church of England Primary School
Preston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
67 students
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School
Tarporley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
66 students
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Neston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Kettleshulme. High Peak · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington has a Success Index (England) of 71.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #425 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington rank in North West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington ranks #425 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #3594 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington had 67 students in 2025.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington a primary school or a secondary school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.