- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
96 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 418
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in WN4
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: WN4 is a postcode district in Wigan with 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 6 secondary · 8 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN4 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN4
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 WN4
11 in WN4, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
34 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 208
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.2
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 186
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in WN4
6 in WN4, best first
St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN4 9PF · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results above the England average.
258 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
135 first choices, 172 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1641.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 974
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
315 first choices, 250 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.4%
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in WN4
8 in WN4, highest Ofsted grade first
Happy Hours Day Nursery & Kool Kidz
Wigan, WN4 0DL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brooklands Childcare Ltd
Ashton-in-Makerfield, WN4 0BS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
First Steps at Cansfield
Wigan, WN4 9TP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WN4
1 in WN4, by the school's Eduscope score
Landgate School, Bryn
Wigan, WN4 0EP · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 177
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Special Schools in WN4
4 in WN4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Landgate School, Bryn
Wigan, WN4 0EP · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 177
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.3
Learn 4 Life School
Skelmersdale, WN4 0QD · 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
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Willow Grove Primary School
Wigan, WN4 8XF · Special · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.0%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.7
Private Schools in WN4
2 in WN4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Learn 4 Life School
Skelmersdale, WN4 0QD · 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
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Martha H School
Wigan, WN4 0LZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 28
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN4, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good12
- Not graded yet9
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WN4 sit in 2 council areas. 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 WN4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN4 has 23 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 WN4
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 WN4
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN4?
WN4 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 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 WN4?
The highest-ranked schools in WN4 on Eduscope are Nicol Mere School, Garswood Primary and Nursery School, St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield. 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 WN4?
There are 2 independent schools in WN4, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in WN4?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in WN4 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.