Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
117%
Capacity
586
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 586 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (117% of 500 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Stuart Colothan, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 227th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 98 in Wigan.
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 76 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Athletics, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy 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 | Rectory Lane, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 0XB |
| Headteacher | Stuart Colothan |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 586 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 586 / 500 (117% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (92%)
227th of 13,686
Nationally
36th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
92%
Expected Standard
39%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
92%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed76
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 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
Rectory Lane, Wigan
Wigan, WN6 0XB
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