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Schools in WN8

A postcode district in Lancashire

  • Postcode district
  • 43 schools and nurseries

In short: WN8 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 27 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries4327 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WN8

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.

All WN8 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WN8

27 in WN8, best first

Crawford Village Primary School

Skelmersdale, WN8 9QP · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

13 first choices, 10 offers made

Met the standard at 1192%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
79
Pupils per teacher
14.6
View school Crawford Village Primary School

Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold

Wigan, WN8 7HD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

21 first choices, 21 offers made

Met the standard at 11100%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
106
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
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Top Secondary Schools in WN8

4 in WN8, best first

See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in WN8

12 in WN8, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 12 nurseries

Sixth Forms in WN8

1 in WN8, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in WN8

5 in WN8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Kingsbury Primary Special School

Skelmersdale, WN8 8EH · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.2%
Pupils
132
Pupils per teacher
7.0
View school Kingsbury Primary Special School

Hope High School

Skelmersdale, WN8 9DP · 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
19.0%
Pupils
108
Pupils per teacher
5.4
View school Hope High School

Private Schools in WN8

1 in WN8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Moss View School

Skelmersdale, WN8 9TL · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • 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
1
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Moss View School
The map

Every school in WN8, 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.

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Crawford Village Primary School, OutstandingLittle Digmoor Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasHillside Community Primary School, GoodDelph Side Community Primary School, Good or betterHolland Moor Primary School, GoodCobbs Brow School, Good or betterCrow Orchard Primary School, GoodTrinity Church of England/Methodist School, GoodNewburgh Church of England Primary School, OutstandingDalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, GoodUpholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodSt John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, GoodSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, GoodSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale, Good in every areaOur Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold, OutstandingSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, GoodLathom High School : A Technology College, GoodOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School, Requires improvement in 4 areasHope High School, GoodWest Lancashire Community High School, GoodKingsbury Primary Special School, OutstandingSt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Good in every areaWoodland Community Primary School, Requires improvementBrookfield Park Primary School, Urgent improvement in 3 areasElm Tree Community Primary School, OutstandingParbold Douglas Church of England Academy, OutstandingMoorside Community Primary Academy School, GoodBishop Martin Church of England Primary School, GoodMoss View SchoolHighview Baby Unit, GoodStepping Stones Day Nursery, GoodLittle Achievers Nursery in the Park, GoodParbold Douglas Nursery and Duggies Out of School Care, GoodNature Trail On The Hill, GoodTrinity Primary School Little BudsGiggles Day Nursery (Skelmersdale) Ltd, GoodThe Ducklings Day Nursery - Skelmersdale, OutstandingNewburgh All Round Care, OutstandingBright Beginnings Nursery, GoodHighview Nursery, GoodShelly Tots Daycare
  • Outstanding8
  • Good24
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet10
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 WN8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WN8 has 43 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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about WN8

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How many schools are in WN8?

WN8 has 43 schools, including 27 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school, 5 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 WN8?

The highest-ranked schools in WN8 on Eduscope are Crawford Village Primary School, Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold, Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy. 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 WN8?

There is 1 independent school in WN8, 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 WN8?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 43 schools in WN8 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.

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