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Council: Wigan

St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley

Wigan, Wigan - WN2 3HY

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“At St. Peter's Primary School, our vision is simple: to create a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious environment where every child can flourish.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Manchester, Wigan - M46 9FD

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We want to serve our whole school community leading with kindness and compassion whilst having high expectations and aspirations for all children within our care.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

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Quality of education: Good

St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Manchester, Wigan - M46 0HA

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“The wearing of school uniform is important in achieving a sense of belonging and pride in the school. Children should come to school dressed in a smart and tidy manner. The school uniform is:”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Stephen's CofE Primary School

Manchester, Wigan - M29 7BT

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“In our pupils we aim to develop good role models, who have a love of learning. We have 6 values that help us do this.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Warrington, Wigan - WA3 3TH

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“St. Thomas’ creates a culture of high aspirations by making the school the heart of the community. We aim to develop a culture of curiosity and creativity by unleashing our children’s God-given potential to make a difference in our locality and beyond.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

St Thomas CofE Primary School

Wigan, Wigan - WN4 8PQ

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“There is an exciting energetic atmosphere at our school- it is a place full of positivity and opportunity. Staff thrive on the challenge of creating the highest standards of learning and children are always eager to learn more. At St. Thomas’s learning has no limits.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

Leigh, Wigan - WN7 2AS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“As a distinctive Christian school, we strive to provide an excellent education for our pupils, whilst developing all staff and caring for everyone.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Wigan, Wigan - WN4 8SJ

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery aims to provide a rich, stimulating and encouraging environment where children can develop, grow and learn; to promote the Catholic faith and beliefs where each person is valued and protected.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

St William's Catholic Primary School

Wigan, Wigan - WN2 2DG

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“In 2015, we came together as a whole school community—staff, governors, parents, parishioners, and most importantly, our children—to write our Mission Statement and School Aims. It was a true reflection of who we are and who we are called to be as a Catholic school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

Standish Community High School

Wigan, Wigan - WN6 0NX

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Standish Community High School is a thriving 11-16 school, set on an extensive and well-resourced campus in Standish, Wigan. We are a vibrant, caring and forward thinking school, where the academic achievement and personal development of each student go hand in hand.”

SecondaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School

Wigan, Wigan - WN6 8JP

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“'School leaders have established a Christian vision which truly reflects the local context, inspiring a welcoming, diverse community. Leaders at all levels are motivated by the vision to ‘nurture, grow and achieve’. Therefore, pupils, including those considered to be vulnerable, flourish.'”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Wigan, Wigan - WN6 0XB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our Achievements We are incredibly proud of the positive feedback from our most recent external evaluations in March 2026, which recognised the care, ambition and commitment that are at the heart of our school.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

The Byrchall High School

Wigan, Wigan - WN4 9PQ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At Byrchall, we offer an exciting and stimulating learning environment with access to one of the broadest range of subject options in the region.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Wigan, Wigan - WN1 1HQ

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“In order to fulfil our vision, our curriculum is designed to be engaging, broad and ambitious for all pupils, with high value placed upon the development of a deep knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of subjects and a rich experience of co-curricular activities.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

The Westleigh School

Leigh, Wigan - WN7 5NL

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At The Westleigh School, our values and ethos are the foundation upon which we build our community. Our motto, "Aspiring and Achieving Together," is more than just words - it is a guiding principle that shapes everything we do.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy

Hindley, Wigan, Wigan - WN2 3RX

Reception - Year 11 (ages 4-16)

“We provide high quality education and support to learners in Year 1 to Year 11, who have been or are at risk of permanent exclusion from school.”

Not applicableSince 2008Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School

Select, Wigan - WN7 5JS

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Motivating children in their learning is an essential step in a successful education. Here at Twelve Apostles, we provide an exciting and engaging learning environment which is enriched with a range of extra-curricular activities.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Tyldesley Primary School

Manchester, Wigan - M29 7PY

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Tyldesley Primary School is a vibrant school with a deserved reputation for providing excellent education opportunities whilst nurturing children and striving for the best possible outcomes for all.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

Manchester, Wigan - M29 8DH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 2-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Westfield Community School

Wigan, Wigan - WN5 9XN

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Westfield strives to offer a beacon of HOPE for the community. It is a place where everyone is valued and respected and provides a calm environment in which children, parents and staff have high expectations to achieve their best.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good