- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.3
Schools in M46
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 18 schools and nurseries
In short: M46 is a postcode district in Wigan with 10 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1810 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All M46 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in M46
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 M46
10 in M46, best first
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Greater Manchester, M46 0PA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
38 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 207
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 397
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in M46
1 in M46, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
119 first choices, 120 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 561
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Nurseries in M46
7 in M46, highest Ofsted grade first
Abc at Atherton's Children Centre
Manchester, M46 0HX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Atherton Pre-School Day Care Limited
Manchester, M46 9PT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hindsford Day Nursery
Manchester, M46 9BL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in M46
1 in M46. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rowan Tree Primary School
Manchester, M46 9HP · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 131
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in M46, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good13
- Not graded yet4
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 M46 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
M46 has 18 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 M46
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 M46
Nearby areas
How many schools are in M46?
M46 has 18 schools, including 10 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries, 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 M46?
The highest-ranked schools in M46 on Eduscope are Hindsford CofE Primary School, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton. 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 do I choose the right school in M46?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 18 schools in M46 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.