Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
412
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 412 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher A Barron, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8900th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 98 in Wigan.
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 75 applications for 39 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 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 Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Highfield St Matthew'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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Billinge Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN3 6BL |
| Headteacher | A Barron |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 412 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.1% |
| School Capacity | 412 / 480 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8900th of 13,686
Nationally
1265th of 2,065
In North West
70th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
57%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed39
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Billinge Road, Wigan
Wigan, WN3 6BL
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