Rectory CofE Primary School

About Rectory CofE Primary School

Rectory CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Wigan, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 133 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

St. Helens →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

133 / 210 (63%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rectory Road, Wigan, St. Helens, WN4 0QF

Phone

01744678470

Headteacher

Richard Brook

Website

https://rectorycoeprimaryschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rectory CofE Primary School?

Rectory CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Wigan, St. Helens, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Rectory CofE Primary School have?

Rectory CofE Primary School has 133 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rectory CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Rectory CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 April 2024).

How does Rectory CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

27% of pupils at Rectory CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Rectory CofE Primary School?

Rectory CofE Primary School is located at Rectory Road, Wigan, St. Helens, WN4 0QF.