Ince CofE Primary School
83%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Ince CofE Primary School
Ince CofE 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 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ince CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Quinlivan, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7843rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 98 in Wigan.
Ince CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 35 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ince CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Ince CofE 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 | Charles Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 2AL |
| Headteacher | Fiona Quinlivan |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.7% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 472 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7843rd of 13,686
Nationally
1112th of 2,065
In North West
61st of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
60%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
45
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 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
Charles Street, Wigan
Wigan, WN2 2AL
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