Best Schools in Wigan
12 schools in Wigan
Key Facts
- Wigan has a total of 12 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Wigan outperform the national average, with 70.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.54.
- In Wigan, 23.9% of secondary school pupils are eligible for free school meals, and the persistent absence rate is 26.3%, with a spending per pupil of £7,377, compared to £7,460 nationally.
- There are 5 faith schools in Wigan, making up 41.7% of all schools, and the area has 861 secondary school pupils, with 6.4% having English as an additional language and 6.3% having special educational needs.
Top Nurseries in Wigan
5 nurseries in Wigan
Top Primary Schools in Wigan
6 primary schools in Wigan
Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN8 7HD
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence4.1%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio21.2
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN8 7XB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence3.9%
Pupils108
P/T Ratio16.4
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN8 7RP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence7.8%
Pupils65
P/T Ratio15.5
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN6 9RN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence5.6%
Pupils21
P/T Ratio13.1
Top Secondary Schools in Wigan
1 secondary schools in Wigan
Frequently Asked Questions
Wigan has 12 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 71% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,759 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.