- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 86 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 425
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in WN6
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 30 schools and nurseries
In short: WN6 is a postcode district in Wigan with 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 11 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3013 primary · 5 secondary · 11 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN6
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 WN6
13 in WN6, best first
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan, WN6 0XB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
97 first choices, 90 offers made
Met the standard at 1184%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 582
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.2
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
43 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1191%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 197
- Pupils per teacher
- 26.5
Top Secondary Schools in WN6
5 in WN6, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
183 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 878
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Results above the England average.
215 first choices, 240 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,276
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
201 first choices, 194 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.9%
- Pupils
- 998
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Nurseries in WN6
11 in WN6, highest Ofsted grade first
Next Generation Nursery & Schoolies Club Ltd
Wigan, WN6 8JP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Pingawings Pre-School
Wigan, WN6 9RW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Langtree Hall Childrens Nursery Ltd
Wigan, WN6 0QQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WN6
3 in WN6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
Wigan, WN6 0DA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Fir Tree College
Wigan, WN6 9JB · Special · Secondary · Ages 14 to 25
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
My Life Learning
Wigan, WN6 0PP · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in WN6
1 in WN6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
Wigan, WN6 0DA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 2
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN6, 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.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet16
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WN6 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 WN6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN6 has 30 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 WN6
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 WN6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN6?
WN6 has 30 schools, including 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 11 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 WN6?
The highest-ranked schools in WN6 on Eduscope are Wood Fold Primary School, Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish. 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 WN6?
There is 1 independent school in WN6, 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 WN6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 30 schools in WN6 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.