- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
42 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.7%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Schools in WN1
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: WN1 is a postcode district in Wigan with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries176 primary · 2 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN1
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 WN1
6 in WN1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
36 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
40 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 348
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
Top Secondary Schools in WN1
2 in WN1, best first
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan, WN1 1HQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
275 first choices, 245 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,365
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
96 first choices, 148 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 692
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in WN1
8 in WN1, highest Ofsted grade first
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Wigan, WN1 3SU · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 100
- Pupils per teacher
- 43.1
Little Acorns Day Nursery
Wigan, WN1 2AA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Whitley Pre-School Playgroup
Wigan, WN1 2QR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WN1
1 in WN1, by the school's Eduscope score
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan, WN1 1HQ · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
275 first choices, 245 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,365
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.4
Special Schools in WN1
2 in WN1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
CEWE School
Greater Manchester, WN1 3JW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The Ark Wigan Ltd
Wigan, WN1 1NN · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 24
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in WN1
1 in WN1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
CEWE School
Greater Manchester, WN1 3JW · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 39
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN1, 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.
- Outstanding4
- Good6
- Not graded yet7
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 WN1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN1 has 17 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 WN1
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 WN1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN1?
WN1 has 17 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WN1?
The highest-ranked schools in WN1 on Eduscope are Woodfield Primary School, St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School, St Patrick's Catholic 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 WN1?
There is 1 independent school in WN1, 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 WN1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in WN1 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.