Newburgh Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
108
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Newburgh 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 108 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 130 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Fowler, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6547th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Newburgh Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 17 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 1 area, including Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Newburgh Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Choir.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Newburgh 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 | Back Lane, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN8 7XB |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Fowler |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 108 |
| School Capacity | 108 / 130 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6547th of 13,686
Nationally
935th of 2,065
In North West
25th of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
63%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Newburgh Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Back Lane, Wigan
West Lancashire, WN8 7XB
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