Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
84%
Capacity
343
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 343 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 410 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Fletcher, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6026th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 98 in Wigan.
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 52 applications for 41 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Chess, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whelley, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1BP |
| Headteacher | Michael Fletcher |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 343 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.7% |
| School Capacity | 343 / 410 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6026th of 13,686
Nationally
864th of 2,065
In North West
50th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
65%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
52
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whelley, Wigan
Wigan, WN2 1BP
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Opening Hours
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