- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
92 first choices, 88 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 520
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.5
Schools in M29
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 13 schools and nurseries
In short: M29 is a postcode district in Wigan with 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries135 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All M29 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M29
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in M29
5 in M29, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
32 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 212
- Pupils per teacher
- 29.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 51 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 441
- Pupils per teacher
- 27.0
Top Secondary Schools in M29
3 in M29, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
284 first choices, 259 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.0%
- Pupils
- 1,283
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
262 first choices, 256 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,537
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Nurseries in M29
5 in M29, highest Ofsted grade first
Top Chapel Day Nursery
Manchester, M29 8DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Woodland Adventure Nursery
Astley, M29 7TX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool
Manchester, M29 7HQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in M29
1 in M29, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
262 first choices, 256 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,537
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.5
Special Schools in M29
1 in M29. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Tyldesley School
Manchester, M29 8BS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in M29
1 in M29. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Tyldesley School
Manchester, M29 8BS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 34
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M29, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good7
- Requires improvement1
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every M29 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M29 has 13 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in M29
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about M29
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M29?
M29 has 13 schools, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in M29?
The highest-ranked schools in M29 on Eduscope are Garrett Hall Primary School, St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School, Tyldesley Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in M29?
There is 1 independent school in M29, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in M29?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in M29 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.