- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
60 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 210
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Schools in WN7
A postcode district in Wigan
- Postcode district
- 40 schools and nurseries
In short: WN7 is a postcode district in Wigan with 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 19 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4017 primary · 3 secondary · 19 nurseries
Top-rated
All WN7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WN7
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 WN7
17 in WN7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1197%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 209
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
50 first choices, 50 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.6%
- Pupils
- 375
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Top Secondary Schools in WN7
3 in WN7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
159 first choices, 179 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.0%
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
154 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.2%
- Pupils
- 976
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Nurseries in WN7
19 in WN7, highest Ofsted grade first
Appy Little Plums Ltd
Leigh, WN7 5JL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Ducklings Day Nursery
Leigh, WN7 3XF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
ABC Castle Nursery
Leigh, WN7 1AZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in WN7
3 in WN7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Holden School
Leigh, WN7 4SB · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Leigh, WN7 4JY · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Elysium Training & Consultancy Ltd
Leigh, WN7 1AW · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in WN7
1 in WN7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Holden School
Leigh, WN7 4SB · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 70
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WN7, 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
- Good24
- Not graded yet13
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 WN7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WN7 has 40 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 WN7
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 WN7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WN7?
WN7 has 40 schools, including 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 19 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 WN7?
The highest-ranked schools in WN7 on Eduscope are Leigh St John's CofE Primary, Gilded Hollins Community School, St Gabriel'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 WN7?
There is 1 independent school in WN7, 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 WN7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 40 schools in WN7 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.