Aspull Church Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Aspull Church Primary School
Aspull Church Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Aspull Church Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Howard Smout, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3367th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 98 in Wigan.
Aspull Church Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Aspull Church Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Aspull Church Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Bolton Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1QT |
| Headteacher | Howard Smout |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3367th of 13,686
Nationally
476th of 2,065
In North West
30th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bolton Road, Wigan
Wigan, WN2 1QT
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