Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
40%
Capacity
21
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 21 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (40% of 52 places).
Ofsted has rated Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andy Purcell, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 8 applications for 2 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 2 were first-preference applications.
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Film Club, Book Club.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Wrightington Mossy Lea 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mossy Lea Road, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN6 9RN |
| Headteacher | Andy Purcell |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 21 |
| School Capacity | 21 / 52 (40% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jan 2025): Improved significantly
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed2
8
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
2 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mossy Lea Road, Wigan
West Lancashire, WN6 9RN
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