Tyldesley Primary School
Manchester, M29 7PY · Wigan · primary school
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23rd 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tyldesley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to support pupil progress? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tyldesley Primary School
Overview
Tyldesley Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a friendly environment where they work and play happily, valuing the warm relationships with staff. The school successfully manages recent staffing changes and continues to deliver high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect for others, with attitudes and conduct that "embody the school’s values" and rarely disrupt learning.
- The curriculum is well-developed, allowing pupils to "build on their prior learning effectively" through careful consideration of key concepts.
- Staff teach with "flair and enthusiasm," ensuring pupils have many opportunities to recall and revisit earlier knowledge.
- Early reading is delivered with fidelity, and struggling readers receive "effective support quickly" to keep up with the phonics curriculum.
- The school broadens pupils’ horizons through diverse career insights and a "varied range of extra-curricular activities."
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not ensure pupils, including those with SEND, have mastered fundamental writing skills before moving on to more challenging content, which hampers their progress.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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