Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Manchester, M29 8DH · Wigan · primary school
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78th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,289 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in a choir and a Samba band, with recent trips including a visit to Hillcrest Residential Home and a performance at the Manley Christmas Markets.
Getting in
The published school roll is 330 pupils against a stated capacity of 339. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to help children progress to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from an "extremely well-designed programme of wider personal development" and thrive in a "calm, ordered and purposeful environment." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are "suitably prepared for the next stage in their education."
Strengths
- Pupils are "inspired and encouraged to become thoughtful and considerate citizens" through debates, global awareness days, and extra-curricular clubs.
- The curriculum is "high-quality" with "well-designed" planning, ensuring pupils build "secure foundations on which to build new learning."
- Staff are "skilled at teaching the phonics programme," providing swift support so pupils who fall behind "catch up quickly."
- There is an "unmistakable love of reading" fostered by diverse literature and effective staff support.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being "exceptionally well," creating a united team that parents hold in "high regard."
Areas to improve
- Teachers in early years sometimes miss opportunities to extend learning through "carefully crafted conversations," hindering some children’s progress.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should, preventing them from benefiting from the "high-quality curriculum."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being well trained to identify risks and leaders maintaining thorough record-keeping to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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