Shevington Vale Primary School
118%
Capacity
195
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Shevington Vale Primary School
Shevington Vale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 195 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 165 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Shevington Vale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Tomlinson, 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 8901st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 71st out of 98 in Wigan.
Shevington Vale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shevington Vale Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Shevington Vale 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Runshaw Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 9JP |
| Headteacher | Karen Tomlinson |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 195 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.7% |
| School Capacity | 195 / 165 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8901st of 13,686
Nationally
1266th of 2,065
In North West
71st 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
9%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Runshaw Avenue, Wigan
Wigan, WN6 9JP
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