Best Private Schools in Wigan
10 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Wigan, 10 independent schools (3.6% of total) cater to 271 pupils, reflecting a small but notable presence in the area.
- Of the 8 inspected independent schools in Wigan, 75.0% achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, with 0 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings recorded.
- The independent schools in Wigan have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average, and serve 271 pupils across the borough.
- Pupils in Wigan's independent schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 2.62, and 4.1% have special educational needs, with 0.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Martha H School
Wigan, WN4 0LZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
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Pupils28
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My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision
Wigan, WN6 0DA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils2
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CEWE School
Greater Manchester, WN1 3JW
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
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Pupils39
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Expanse Learning Wigan School
Wigan, WN3 5XF
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils89
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Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Warrington, WA3 2RD
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
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Pupils9
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Infinite Schools Wigan
Wigan, WN5 0QL
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils56
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The Holden School
Leigh, WN7 4SB
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–18
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Pupils70
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The Parks School
Hindley, WN2 3AN
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
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Pupils21
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 private schools in Wigan, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.31 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 2.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,730 | £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.