Best Primary Schools in Wigan
121 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 121 primary schools educate 28,442 pupils, accounting for 43.4% of all schools in the area.
- Ofsted inspections in Wigan show 92.7% of primary schools are Good or Outstanding, with 22 schools rated Outstanding and 80 rated Good.
- Wigan's primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 30.7%, and 15.4% of pupils have special educational needs.
- Primary schools in Wigan have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.48, spend £7,754 per pupil, and see 64.7% of pupils meet the expected standard in KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 15.4%.
Martha H School
Wigan, WN4 0LZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils28
P/T Ratio–
My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
Wigan, WN6 0DA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils2
P/T Ratio–
Nicol Mere School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN4 8DF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected98%
Absence4.0%
Pupils418
P/T Ratio22.7
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Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN5 7BD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.3%
Pupils447
P/T Ratio20.9
GH
Garrett Hall Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Manchester, M29 7EY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected72%
Absence4.1%
Pupils520
P/T Ratio25.9
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN6 0LF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.3%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio22.5
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Select, WN7 5JS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.3%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio20.7
Ince CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN2 2AL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence8.0%
Pupils383
P/T Ratio20.5
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Wigan, WN5 0AW
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence7.5%
Pupils408
P/T Ratio21.4
Orrell Holgate Academy
Wigan, WN5 8SJ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence4.3%
Pupils198
P/T Ratio21.1
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN3 5AN
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence5.8%
Pupils188
P/T Ratio19.0
Leigh CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Leigh, WN7 1LP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence5.6%
Pupils350
P/T Ratio24.8
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wigan, WN2 1EL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected90%
Absence4.4%
Pupils136
P/T Ratio16.6
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN5 9DS
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected30%
Absence6.1%
Pupils240
P/T Ratio24.9
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Wigan, WN3 6SB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.8%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio20.0
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Manchester, M29 7DY
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence4.6%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio21.4
CS
CEWE School
Greater Manchester, WN1 3JW
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils39
P/T Ratio–
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Wigan, WN3 5XF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils89
P/T Ratio–
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Warrington, WA3 2RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils9
P/T Ratio–
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Infinite Schools Wigan
Wigan, WN5 0QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils56
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 121 primary schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,754 | £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.