Best Catholic Schools in Wigan
2 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 16.7% of schools are Roman Catholic, with 2 out of 12 schools, indicating a higher concentration than the national average of 3.7%.
- 100% of Catholic schools in Wigan are rated Good or Outstanding, surpassing the national average of 90%, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating out of 2 inspected.
- Catholic schools in Wigan have 185 pupils, with 11.9% having special educational needs, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.45, slightly higher than the national average of 18.10.
- In Wigan's Catholic schools, 61.5% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 5.7%, and spending per pupil is £8,094, exceeding the national average of £7,460.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 catholic schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 6% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,094 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.