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St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

Wigan, WN2 1PAPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCopperas Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1PA
HeadteacherJennifer Woodcock
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils88
Free School Meals (FSM)25.3%
School Capacity88 / 182 (48% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

Top 52%

1029th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

57th of 98

In Wigan

Top 58%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

62%

Expected Standard

19%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:73%
Higher:35%
Writing
Expected:62%
Higher:31%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:81%
Higher:19%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +20%

'22/23

42%

'23/24

62%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsDanceCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubDramaChoirGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

18

Applications

44

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE 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.

Contact Information

01942831310www.saintdavids.wigan.sch.uk

Copperas Lane, Wigan

Wigan, WN2 1PA

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Copperas Lane, Wigan

Wigan, WN2 1PA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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