Best Faith Schools in Wigan
5 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 5 faith schools (41.7% of 12) operate, significantly exceeding the national average of 13.4%, highlighting a strong presence of faith-based education in the area.
- Faith schools in Wigan demonstrate high academic standards, with 70.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to the national average of 61.0%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.72.
- The Ofsted ratings for faith schools in Wigan show 100.0% Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings out of 4 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, indicating a high level of educational quality.
- With 501 pupils, faith schools in Wigan have a lower percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 7.8%, and a persistent absence rate of 9.2%, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 20.0%, respectively.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 faith schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 71% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,163 | £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.