Schools in Wigan
Wigan is a metropolitan borough area in the North West. It has 144 open schools and colleges: 99 primary, 19 secondary, 19 special, 2 nursery, 3 sixth forms and colleges and 2 others. 24% are academies or free schools.
Schools
144
99 primary · 19 secondary
Pupils
48,372
on roll in 135 schools
Ofsted Good or better
100%
82 of 82 with a one-word grade on record
Governors
1,099
on record across 125 schools
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Schools in Wigan 144
| School | Phase | Ofsted | Pupils | Governors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, WiganVoluntary aided school · WarringtonOutstandingJan 2019Primary · 250 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJan 2019 | 250 | 10 |
| Aspull Church Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 202 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 5; safeguarding standards met | 202 | 11 |
| Atherton High SchoolFree schools · AthertonGoodJan 2024Secondary · 561 pupils · 7 governors | Secondary | GoodJan 2024 | 561 | 7 |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · ManchesterGoodJun 2023Primary · 333 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 333 | 7 |
| Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LeighGoodDec 2022Primary · 255 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 255 | 11 |
| Bedford High SchoolCommunity school · LeighGoodOct 2023Secondary · 1,111 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | GoodOct 2023 | 1,111 | 12 |
| Beech Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganGoodOct 2022Primary · 282 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodOct 2022 | 282 | 8 |
| Bickershaw CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jul 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 138 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jul 2025, no grade given | 138 | 11 |
| Britannia Bridge Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganGoodApr 2023Primary · 223 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 223 | 11 |
| Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · WiganReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 186 pupils | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6; safeguarding standards met | 186 | - |
| Cambian Tyldesley SchoolOther independent special school · ManchesterNone on recordSpecial · 34 pupils | Special | None on record | 34 | - |
| Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · WiganGoodJun 2018Primary · 326 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2018 | 326 | 8 |
| Cansfield High SchoolCommunity school · WiganGoodJun 2024Secondary · 974 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | GoodJun 2024 | 974 | 11 |
| Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodMar 2023Primary · 201 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 201 | 8 |
| CEWE SchoolOther independent special school · Greater ManchesterNone on recordSpecial · 39 pupils | Special | None on record | 39 | - |
| Chowbent Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · ManchesterGoodMay 2015Primary · 147 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2015 | 147 | 7 |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, PenningtonVoluntary aided school · LeighGoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 205 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Jan 2025, no grade given | 205 | 9 |
| Dean Trust Rose BridgeAcademy sponsor led · WiganNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in 3 key judgements, Requires improvement in 1; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 692 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in 3 key judgements, Requires improvement in 1; safeguarding effective | 692 | 12 |
| Dean Trust WiganAcademy sponsor led · WiganReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 715 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 1; safeguarding standards met | 715 | 12 |
| Douglas Valley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WiganOutstandingDec 2013Nursery · 100 pupils · 6 governors | Nursery | OutstandingDec 2013 | 100 | 6 |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)Special post 16 institution · LeighNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Expanse Learning Wigan SchoolOther independent special school · WiganNone on recordSpecial · 89 pupils | Special | None on record | 89 | - |
| Fir Tree CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · WiganNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Fix-It (UK) LtdSpecial post 16 institution · WiganNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| Fred Longworth High SchoolAcademy converter · ManchesterGoodNov 2017Secondary · 1,283 pupils · 22 governors | Secondary | GoodNov 2017 | 1,283 | 22 |
| Garrett Hall Primary SchoolCommunity school · ManchesterOutstandingMay 2024Primary · 520 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | OutstandingMay 2024 | 520 | 7 |
| Gilded Hollins Community SchoolCommunity school · LeighGoodJan 2014Primary · 209 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2014 | 209 | 10 |
| Golborne Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WarringtonGoodFeb 2023Primary · 373 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 373 | 9 |
| Golborne High SchoolFoundation school · WarringtonOutstandingJan 2023Secondary · 1,144 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | OutstandingJan 2023 | 1,144 | 11 |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary SchoolOther independent school · WarringtonNone on recordOther · 9 pupils | Other | None on record | 9 | - |
| Hawkley Hall High SchoolAcademy converter · WiganNo overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 1,170 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeNov 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 1,170 | 10 |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodMar 2023Primary · 415 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2023 | 415 | 10 |
| Hindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodSep 2023Primary · 237 pupils · 5 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 237 | 5 |
| Hindley Green Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodJun 2014Primary · 420 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2014 | 420 | 4 |
| Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodApr 2023Primary · 11 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | - | 11 |
| Hindley Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · WiganOutstandingSep 2017Nursery · 103 pupils · 8 governors | Nursery | OutstandingSep 2017 | 103 | 8 |
| Hindsford CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · ManchesterNo overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 207 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeOct 2024Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 207 | 9 |
| Holy Family Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led · WiganNo overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 228 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 228 | 4 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · ManchesterGoodSep 2014Primary · 213 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2014 | 213 | 6 |
| Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, WiganVoluntary aided school · WiganOutstandingFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade givenPrimary · 136 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | OutstandingFeb 2020Ungraded inspection Mar 2025, no grade given | 136 | 11 |
| Hope SchoolCommunity special school · WiganNo overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 233 pupils · 7 governors | Special | No overall gradeJun 2025Outstanding in 2 key judgements, Good in 2; early years provision Outstanding; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 233 | 7 |
| Ince CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodSep 2023Primary · 383 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 383 | 7 |
| Infinite Schools WiganOther independent special school · WiganNone on recordSpecial · 56 pupils | Special | None on record | 56 | - |
| Landgate School, BrynCommunity special school · WiganNo overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectiveSpecial · 177 pupils · 9 governors | Special | No overall gradeJan 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; sixth form provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 177 | 9 |
| Leigh Central Primary SchoolCommunity school · LeighReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 211 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 211 | 6 |
| Leigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · LeighGoodApr 2023Primary · 350 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2023 | 350 | 11 |
| Leigh St John's CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school · LeighOutstandingJun 2019Primary · 210 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2019 | 210 | 8 |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LeighGoodJul 2019Primary · 211 pupils · 4 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2019 | 211 | 4 |
| Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LeighNo overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 331 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 331 | 13 |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LeighGoodApr 2015Primary · 234 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2015 | 234 | 9 |
| Lowton Church of England High SchoolFoundation school · WarringtonGoodMar 2023Secondary · 814 pupils · 10 governors | Secondary | GoodMar 2023 | 814 | 10 |
| Lowton Junior and Infant SchoolFoundation school · WarringtonNo overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 199 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJun 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 199 | 7 |
| Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WarringtonNo overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 229 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJan 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 229 | 9 |
| Lowton West Primary SchoolCommunity school · WarringtonGoodApr 2013Primary · 428 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodApr 2013 | 428 | 11 |
| Mab's Cross Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 461 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 4 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 461 | 9 |
| Marsh Green Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 371 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 371 | 8 |
| Martha H SchoolOther independent special school · WiganNone on recordSpecial · 28 pupils | Special | None on record | 28 | - |
| Marus Bridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodSep 2012Primary · 400 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2012 | 400 | 11 |
| Meadowbank Primary SchoolCommunity school · ManchesterGoodNov 2023Primary · 220 pupils · 1 governor | Primary | GoodNov 2023 | 220 | 1 |
| Millbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 214 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 214 | 8 |
| My Life LearningSpecial post 16 institution · WiganNone on recordSpecial | Special | None on record | - | - |
| My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative ProvisionOther independent special school · WiganNone on recordSpecial · 2 pupils | Special | None on record | 2 | - |
| Newbridge Learning CommunityCommunity special school · WiganGoodNov 2012Special · 83 pupils · 11 governors | Special | GoodNov 2012 | 83 | 11 |
| Newton Westpark Primary SchoolCommunity school · LeighGoodFeb 2023Primary · 202 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2023 | 202 | 8 |
| Nicol Mere SchoolCommunity school · WiganOutstandingNov 2023Primary · 418 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingNov 2023 | 418 | 10 |
| Oakfield High School and CollegeCommunity special school · WiganOutstandingApr 2014Special · 413 pupils · 9 governors | Special | OutstandingApr 2014 | 413 | 9 |
| Orrell Holgate AcademyAcademy converter · WiganGoodNov 2011Primary · 198 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2011 | 198 | 8 |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green AcademyAcademy converter · WiganNo overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 408 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeFeb 2025Outstanding in all four key judgements; early years provision Outstanding; safeguarding effective | 408 | 9 |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganOutstandingJun 2024Primary · 447 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | OutstandingJun 2024 | 447 | 10 |
| Our Lady's RC Primary School WiganVoluntary aided school · WiganOutstandingFeb 2017Primary · 208 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | OutstandingFeb 2017 | 208 | 11 |
| Outwood Academy HindleyAcademy sponsor led · WiganNo overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effectiveSecondary · 908 pupils · 9 governors | Secondary | No overall gradeDec 2024Good in all four key judgements; safeguarding effective | 908 | 9 |
| Parklee Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganNo overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 325 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeMar 2025Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 325 | 9 |
| Platt Bridge Community SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodJul 2024Primary · 479 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2024 | 479 | 8 |
| R L Hughes Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganGoodJan 2013Primary · 425 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2013 | 425 | 8 |
| Rowan Tree Primary SchoolCommunity special school · ManchesterOutstandingSep 2017Special · 131 pupils · 8 governors | Special | OutstandingSep 2017 | 131 | 8 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodFeb 2018Primary · 447 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2018 | 447 | 2 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school · LeighNo overall gradeJul 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 300 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | No overall gradeJul 2025Good in 2 key judgements, Requires improvement in 2; early years provision Requires improvement; safeguarding effective | 300 | 8 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley GreenVoluntary aided school · WiganNo overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 197 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Good in all four key judgements; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 197 | 6 |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · ManchesterReport cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 178 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Expected standard in 5 areas, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 178 | 11 |
| Shevington High SchoolCommunity school · WiganReport cardMay 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 878 pupils · 12 governors | Secondary | Report cardMay 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3; safeguarding standards met | 878 | 12 |
| Shevington Vale Primary SchoolCommunity school · WiganReport cardApr 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 196 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | Report cardApr 2026Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 3; safeguarding standards met | 196 | 2 |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, WiganVoluntary aided school · WiganNo overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 321 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | No overall gradeNov 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 321 | 9 |
| St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · ManchesterGoodSep 2023Primary · 212 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2023 | 212 | 10 |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School HindleyVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodDec 2022Primary · 198 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | GoodDec 2022 | 198 | 12 |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodJul 2023Primary · 191 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2023 | 191 | 11 |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodJun 2023Primary · 205 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | GoodJun 2023 | 205 | 11 |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LowtonVoluntary aided school · WarringtonGoodJan 2014Primary · 212 pupils · 6 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2014 | 212 | 6 |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School WiganVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodMar 2015Primary · 384 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMar 2015 | 384 | 10 |
| St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodJan 2023Primary · 102 pupils · 9 governors | Primary | GoodJan 2023 | 102 | 9 |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-MakerfieldVoluntary aided school · WiganReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 1,204 pupils · 11 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in all six areas; safeguarding standards met | 1,204 | 11 |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LeighNo overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effectivePrimary · 375 pupils · 13 governors | Primary | No overall gradeSep 2024Outstanding in 1 key judgement, Good in 3; early years provision Good; safeguarding effective | 375 | 13 |
| St James' Catholic Primary School OrrellVoluntary aided school · WiganReport cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 347 pupils · 11 governors | Primary | Report cardJun 2026Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4; safeguarding standards met | 347 | 11 |
| St James' Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WiganGoodFeb 2011Primary · 237 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodFeb 2011 | 237 | 8 |
| St John Fisher Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganReport cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards metSecondary · 998 pupils · 13 governors | Secondary | Report cardMar 2026Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 3, Needs attention in 2; safeguarding standards met | 998 | 13 |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form CollegeFurther education · WiganNone on recordSixth form and college | Sixth form and college | None on record | - | - |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, AbramAcademy converter · WiganGoodSep 2017Primary · 274 pupils · 7 governors | Primary | GoodSep 2017 | 274 | 7 |
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley GreenAcademy converter · WiganGoodNov 2012Primary · 170 pupils · 8 governors | Primary | GoodNov 2012 | 170 | 8 |
| St John's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WiganGoodMay 2014Primary · 185 pupils · 10 governors | Primary | GoodMay 2014 | 185 | 10 |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley CommonVoluntary aided school · ManchesterGoodJul 2014Primary · 198 pupils · 2 governors | Primary | GoodJul 2014 | 198 | 2 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school · LeighReport cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards metPrimary · 204 pupils · 12 governors | Primary | Report cardMar 2026Expected standard in all seven areas; safeguarding standards met | 204 | 12 |