Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
77%
Capacity
65
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 65 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher I Attkins, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 8 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Dalton St Michael's Church of England 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 |
| Address | Higher Lane, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN8 7RP |
| Headteacher | I Attkins |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 65 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 65 / 84 (77% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
28
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Higher Lane, Wigan
West Lancashire, WN8 7RP
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