Which is the best primary school in Wigan?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold ranks first of 66 ranked primary schools in Wigan, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Wigan ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Wigan?

66 primary schools in Wigan published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Wigan, ranked

The 66 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
Voluntary aided school

29%

higher standard

100%

expected standard
2
Nicol Mere School
Community school

33%

higher standard

97%

expected standard
3
Woodfield Primary School
Community school

31%

higher standard

93%

expected standard
4
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Community school

25%

higher standard

93%

expected standard
5
Newburgh Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

92%

expected standard
6
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Voluntary aided school

24%

higher standard

91%

expected standard
7
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Academy converter

31%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
8
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
9
Orrell Holgate Academy
Academy converter

24%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
10
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Voluntary aided school

18%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
11
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

25%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
12
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

84%

expected standard
13
St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
14
Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Voluntary aided school

31%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
15
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
16
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
17
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
18
Marus Bridge Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
19
Wood Fold Primary School
Community school

22%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
20
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
21
R L Hughes Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
22
Aspull Church Primary School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
23
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
24
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
25
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
26
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

5%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
27
Platt Bridge Community School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
28
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
29
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
30
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
31
St John's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
32
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Community school

10%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
33
Shevington Vale Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
34
Winstanley Community Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
35
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
36
Billinge Chapel End Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
37
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
38
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
39
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Voluntary aided school

18%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
40
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
41
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
42
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

15%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
43
St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

11%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
44
St James' Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
45
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
46
St Thomas CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

14%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
47
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
48
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Academy sponsor led

5%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
49
Mab's Cross Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
50
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
51
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
52
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

11%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
53
Millbrook Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
54
St William's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

4%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
55
Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
56
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
57
St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
58
Marsh Green Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
59
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
60
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
61
Ince CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
62
Westfield Community School
Community school

4%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
63
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led

4%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
64
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
65
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard
66
Rectory CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

27%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Wigan?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold ranks first of 66 ranked primary schools in Wigan, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Wigan ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Wigan?: 66 primary schools in Wigan published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.