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Shevington Vale Primary School

Wigan, WN6 9JPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#8,901
of 13,686 nationally

About Shevington Vale Primary School

Shevington Vale Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 32 first-preference applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The school received 64 total applications for those 29 spots, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.21, meaning more than two families applied for every available place. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the strong demand suggests a solid reputation in the community. Headteacher Karen Tomlinson leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with a current roll of 195 pupils against a capacity of 165, so the school is operating above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is relatively low, indicating a broadly affluent intake. The school has no religious character and offers nursery provision, making it a straightforward option for families seeking a non-denominational start.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRunshaw Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 9JP
HeadteacherKaren Tomlinson
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils195
Free School Meals (FSM)8.7%
School Capacity195 / 165 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsFootballSwimmingRoundersCross CountryCricketNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubChessChoirScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Shevington Vale Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.