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Schools in Standish

A town in Wigan

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 2,480 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Standish at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Standish's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries73 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1183%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths55%Attainment 8 51.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary11%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Standish

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 Standish primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Standish

3 mainstream schools in Standish, best first

Wood Fold Primary School

Wigan, WN6 0TS · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • 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
View school Wood Fold Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Standish

1 mainstream schools in Standish, best first

Standish Community High School

Wigan, WN6 0NX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • 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
View school Standish Community High School
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Standish

2 in Standish, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Standish

1 in Standish. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Private Schools in Standish

1 in Standish. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Standish, 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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Wood Fold Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSt Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish, OutstandingStandish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterStandish Community High School, Expected standard in every areaMy Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision, Expected standard in every areaStandish Under 5s, GoodLittle Owls Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Not graded yet4
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 Standish school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Standish's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Standish by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Standish vs England

How good are Standish's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Standish

StandishEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    83%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    55%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good0
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Standish in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
83% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%55%80%2018201920222023202420252026
55% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Standish has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Standish's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Standish11%

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 Standish

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How many schools are in Standish?

Standish has 7 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Standish?

The highest-ranked schools in Standish 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.

What percentage of schools in Standish are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Standish hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 0 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Standish perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Standish, 83% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Standish?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Standish is 19.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Standish schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Standish is 13.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Standish?

There are 2,480 pupils enrolled across schools in Standish, with 1,204 in primary and 1,276 in secondary. 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Standish?

There is 1 independent school in Standish, 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 Standish?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Standish 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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