Wood Fold Primary School
Wigan, WN6 0TS · Wigan · primary school
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8th 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 38% | 3.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wood Fold Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% 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 (8.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Puzzle, Spanish, Music and Drama clubs, or play football. Trips include visits to Runway Visitor Park, RHS Bridgewater, Bolton Museum, Deva Roman Experience, Fireground, Museum of Wigan Life, Wonderdome, and Eureka!. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 425 pupils against a stated capacity of 417. 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 clubs and trips scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Wood Fold Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at Wood Fold Primary School, where they are “happy” and “feel safe” within a culture built on “high levels of trust and respect.” The inspection found that pupils “achieve remarkably well,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, supported by an “ambitious curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully crafted” to help pupils build a “rich body of knowledge” and make connections across subjects.
- Staff are “extremely well-equipped” to teach with “expertise and flair,” using resources that “engage and motivate pupils.”
- Reading is taught with “expertise,” enabling pupils to learn to read “quickly and accurately” with effective support for those finding it difficult.
- Pupils develop “confidence, independence and resilience” through “skills for life” activities and community projects.
- Governors hold the school to account with “commitment and tenacity,” while staff appreciate support regarding their workload.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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