Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN6 8JP · Wigan · primary school
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50th 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,775 of 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 145 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 Forest School programme fit into the weekly timetable? What support is available for pupils who fall below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are "happy and positive" about attending this school, where they "settle in well" and enjoy learning. The report highlights that the school has "improved its quality of education" recently, with a "broad and balanced" curriculum and strong support for reading and personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with clear sequencing of knowledge starting from the early years.
- Reading is a priority; staff deliver phonics with "fidelity," and most pupils become "confident readers."
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" towards differences and engage enthusiastically in extra-curricular activities like music and sports.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "quickly and accurately," supporting them to learn alongside classmates.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and staff enjoy working in a supportive environment.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff "implement subject curriculums consistently well," as unclear explanations currently hinder some pupils’ understanding.
- Staff need to check "more precisely" how well pupils develop written and spoken communication skills, as some mistakes currently go "unchecked and unaddressed."
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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