Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Wigan, WN6 0XB · Wigan · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,024 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir and ukulele club, participate in swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, fencing, aerial climbing, dance, and yoga, attend a dance festival, and go on residential outdoor activity trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 582 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various sports and arts activities scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Standish St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are “proud to belong” and achieve well, with outcomes “typically well above national figures.” The inspection highlights a “calm and orderly environment” where staff hold high expectations for behaviour and support all pupils effectively. Leaders have constructed an “ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum” that prepares pupils securely for their next steps in education.
Strengths
- Pupils make “firm progress” and secure important knowledge, with disadvantaged pupils achieving “highly” compared to national averages.
- Attendance is “especially well,” supported by leaders who “act quickly when pupils are absent” and work closely with families.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” with reading at its centre, ensuring staff have “secure subject knowledge” to teach effectively.
- Inclusion is strong, with leaders gathering insights to “reduce any barriers to learning and wellbeing” for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Personal development is supported by an “exciting and well-planned range of experiences,” including cultural activities and community contributions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure training develops staff expertise to support children in developing “early writing skills securely” with regular planned opportunities.
- Leaders should analyse systems and data “more closely” to act with precision for continued improvement.
- Governors should strengthen how they “hold leaders to account” to support further improvement across the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” 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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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