Ince CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN2 2AL · Wigan · primary school
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89th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 854 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ince CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the current class size impact individual attention during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Ince CofE Primary School
Overview
Ince CofE Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. The report highlights that pupils are happy, feel safe, and have a “very strong sense of identity” through extensive extra-curricular opportunities. Leaders have successfully overhauled the curriculum to meet pupils’ needs, fostering well-rounded citizens who are “proud to serve their local community.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is “exceptionally well” fostered, with pupils taking on leadership roles such as “safeguarding soldier” and “ethos council” member.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with “well-trained staff” delivering phonics effectively and providing support for those who struggle.
- The school offers a “rich range of extra-curricular opportunities,” including cultural trips and financial health education, helping pupils develop unique talents.
- Staff feel valued, and governors have an “accurate view of the school’s strengths and weaknesses.”
Areas to improve
- Some learning activities do not enable pupils to learn new subject knowledge securely, hampering progress through the curriculum.
- Gaps in pupils’ learning are not always identified or tackled, preventing them from building knowledge effectively over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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