St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
48%
Capacity
88
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
St David Haigh and Aspull 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 88 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (48% of 182 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Woodcock, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7149th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 57th out of 98 in Wigan.
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 18 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, St David Haigh and Aspull 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 | Copperas Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1PA |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Woodcock |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.3% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 182 (48% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7149th of 13,686
Nationally
1029th of 2,065
In North West
57th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
19%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
62%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Copperas Lane, Wigan
Wigan, WN2 1PA
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