- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
33 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 321
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.0
Schools in WN3
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 22 schools and nurseries
In short: WN3 is a postcode district in Wigan with 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2210 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN3
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 WN3
10 in WN3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
44 first choices, 47 offers made
Met the standard at 1168%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
59 first choices, 57 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.1
Top Secondary Schools in WN3
3 in WN3, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
195 first choices, 210 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.9
Nurseries in WN3
8 in WN3, highest Ofsted grade first
Bumblebees Community Nursery
Wigan, WN3 6SB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Highfield Grange Pre-School
Marus Bridge, WN3 6GH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Explorers: Goose Green
Wigan, WN3 6QU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WN3
1 in WN3, by the school's Eduscope score
Hope School
Wigan, WN3 6SP · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Special Schools in WN3
4 in WN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Wigan, WN3 5XF · 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
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Hope School
Wigan, WN3 6SP · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Good or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.2%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
TMP College
Wigan, WN3 4EL · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in WN3
1 in WN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Wigan, WN3 5XF · 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
- 89
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN3, 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
- Good16
- Not graded yet5
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 WN3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN3 has 22 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 WN3
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 WN3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN3?
WN3 has 22 schools, including 10 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 1 independent school, 4 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 WN3?
The highest-ranked schools in WN3 on Eduscope are St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan, Winstanley Community Primary School, Marus Bridge 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 WN3?
There is 1 independent school in WN3, 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 WN3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in WN3 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.