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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Wigan, WN6 0XBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2026
KS2 Results
92%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
70 1st-choice / 76 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#227 of 13,686 nationally

About Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is a larger-than-average primary, currently educating 586 pupils against a stated capacity of 500. That overspill is a direct reflection of its popularity: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 140 applications for just 76 places, with 70 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.84, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12 per cent, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent local catchment. As a Church of England school under the leadership of headteacher Stuart Colothan, it draws families from across the Standish area in Wigan, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The school's religious character is woven into its facilities, which include a chapel, and the demand signals are clear: this is a school that local parents are actively prioritising.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressRectory Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 0XB
HeadteacherStuart Colothan
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils586
Free School Meals (FSM)12.0%
School Capacity586 / 500 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketNetballAthleticsGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: saintwilfrids.wigan.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.