Parklee Primary School
About Parklee Primary School
Parklee Primary School in Wigan is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a published capacity of 342 pupils. The school does not have a religious character. While the data does not include current pupil numbers or free school meal percentages, the fact that the school has a nursery provision suggests it serves families from the early years upward. For context on demand, the local authority of Wigan contains 99 primary schools of the same type, of which 16 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Parklee itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in March 2025, and the nearest Outstanding alternative is Hindsford CofE Primary School, located 0.8 kilometres away. This proximity of a higher-rated school may influence local competition for places, though Parklee’s own Good status and its range of facilities — including a sports hall, sensory room, library, music rooms, ICT suite, and even a chapel — suggest it offers a broad environment that could appeal to families seeking a well-equipped local option.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Mar 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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