Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
102%
Capacity
345
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 339 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Grogan, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2076th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 98 in Wigan.
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Darlington Street, Manchester, Wigan, M29 8DH |
| Headteacher | Mark Grogan |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.4% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 339 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2076th of 13,686
Nationally
271st of 2,065
In North West
19th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
77%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed45
70
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Darlington Street, Manchester
Wigan, M29 8DH
Journey to School
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