Best Primary Schools in Wigan
6 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 6 primary schools, accounting for 50.0% of the total 12 schools, serve the local community with 522 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Wigan reveal 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 5 inspected.
- Primary schools in Wigan have a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.54, with £8,390 spent per pupil, and 70.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2.
- In Wigan's primary schools, 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, 9.3% experience persistent absence, and 9.6% have special educational needs.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 primary 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 | 17.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,390 | £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.