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Garrett Hall Primary School

Wigan, M29 7EYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2024
KS2 Results
72%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
105 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
#3,678
of 13,686 nationally

About Garrett Hall Primary School

Garrett Hall Primary School is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its standing among Wigan families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 194 applications for just 89 places, with 105 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. It currently houses 498 pupils against a stated capacity of 427, meaning it is running well above its official limit. The pupil demographic is notably less disadvantaged than the local average; just 5.7% of children are eligible for free school meals, compared with a national primary average that typically sits around 23%. This suggests a catchment that is largely affluent, though the school does provide a Resourced Provision and supports a wide range of SEND needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Speech, Language & Communication needs. The school is non-religious and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarrett Lane, Manchester, Wigan, M29 7EY
HeadteacherTracy Beaty
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils498
Free School Meals (FSM)5.7%
School Capacity498 / 427 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsGymnasiumLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirCodingArt ClubDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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