- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
44 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in WN2
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 41 schools and nurseries
In short: WN2 is a postcode district in Wigan with 21 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4121 primary · 5 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN2 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN2
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 WN2
21 in WN2, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
17 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 136
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Top Secondary Schools in WN2
5 in WN2, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
172 first choices, 176 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 908
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Nurseries in WN2
16 in WN2, highest Ofsted grade first
Aspull Pre-School
Wigan, WN2 1XJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hindley Nursery School
Wigan, WN2 4LG · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- 36.3
Jack In The Box Day Nursery (Wigan) Ltd
Wigan, WN2 5EG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WN2
1 in WN2, by the school's Eduscope score
Oakfield High School and College
Wigan, WN2 4XA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
Special Schools in WN2
3 in WN2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Oakfield High School and College
Wigan, WN2 4XA · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.4%
- Pupils
- 413
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
Newbridge Learning Community
Wigan, WN2 3TL · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 29.2%
- Pupils
- 83
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.0
The Parks School
Hindley, WN2 3AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in WN2
1 in WN2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Parks School
Hindley, WN2 3AN · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 21
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN2, 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.
- Outstanding8
- Good27
- Not graded yet6
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 WN2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN2 has 41 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 WN2
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 WN2
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN2?
WN2 has 41 schools, including 21 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 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 WN2?
The highest-ranked schools in WN2 on Eduscope are Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan, Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan, Aspull Church 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 WN2?
There is 1 independent school in WN2, 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 WN2?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 41 schools in WN2 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.