Shevington Vale Primary School
Wigan, WN6 9JP · Wigan · primary school
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80th 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 the 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shevington Vale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 165. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific interventions are in place to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities in the classroom?
What Ofsted said about Shevington Vale Primary School
Overview
Shevington Vale Primary School is a place where pupils feel they belong and are proud to attend, supported by warm relationships and a culture where bullying is rare. While attendance, behaviour, early years provision, and personal development meet the expected standard, the report identifies that achievement, curriculum delivery, and leadership oversight require attention to ensure all pupils make suitable progress.
Strengths
- Pupils attend regularly and behave well, creating a "calm and orderly environment" where older pupils act as positive role models.
- Children in the early years are "curious and inquisitive learners" who are well prepared for Year 1, with staff skilfully meeting their needs.
- Staff know pupils’ needs well and work closely with parents to support wellbeing, ensuring disadvantaged pupils benefit fully from provision.
- Pupils have a "secure understanding" of diversity and are equipped with strategies to keep safe online and in the community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to develop curriculum implementation to build pupils’ knowledge securely, as teaching quality is variable and some work lacks high standards.
- Leaders should ensure pupils are supported to achieve well across the curriculum, particularly addressing low expectations that hinder progress from starting points.
- Leaders should increase the precision of monitoring to review the most useful information for further improvements, as current checks do not always provide accurate views of effectiveness.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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