Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Wigan, WN2 1BP · Wigan · primary school
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65th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.5/10 against 1,531 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 410. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school. Pupils enjoy attending, benefit from strong relationships with staff, and thrive in a calm, orderly environment where they feel safe. Leaders have successfully redesigned the curriculum, ensuring pupils receive a broad and balanced education with logical progression from Nursery to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate support structures such as the ‘Thrive Hive’ and calm corners, fostering strong relationships and a sense of safety.
- Teachers possess secure subject knowledge and accurately use assessment systems to address misconceptions, leading to deeper understanding.
- Reading is carefully woven throughout the curriculum, with staff well-trained in phonics, resulting in many pupils reading with increasing fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively identified and supported to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders provide wide-ranging enrichment opportunities, including visits and leadership roles, promoting personal development and future aspirations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers address gaps in some pupils’ learning from previous years so that all pupils achieve equally well.
- Leaders should continue to work closely with parents and carers to ensure pupils with irregular attendance attend school more regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving targeted training to spot risks and swiftly passing concerns to leaders who secure appropriate external support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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