Garswood Primary and Nursery School
URN: 104778 • Wigan WN4 0SF
Overview
- Name
- Garswood Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 104778
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pamela Potter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01744678290
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hamilton Road, Wigan WN4 0SF
Summary
Garswood Primary and Nursery School is a mixed community school located in Wigan, St. Helens, with a current enrolment of 213 pupils against a capacity of 315. The school prioritises a nurturing and supportive environment, where children are encouraged to feel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their best. The core values of the school—Be Kind, Be Ambitious, and Be Respectful—guide the interactions and learning experiences within the school community.
The curriculum at Garswood is designed to foster confidence and character development, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests. The school also places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mental health, providing resources and support for families, including breakfast and afterschool clubs.
Garswood Primary is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, with various initiatives to involve parents and local residents. The school encourages open communication and welcomes feedback from families, ensuring that each child’s educational journey is a collaborative effort. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Garswood is designed to foster confidence and character development, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities that cater to diverse interests. The school also places a strong emphasis on wellbeing and mental health, providing resources and support for families, including breakfast and afterschool clubs.
Garswood Primary is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, with various initiatives to involve parents and local residents. The school encourages open communication and welcomes feedback from families, ensuring that each child’s educational journey is a collaborative effort. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Amazing Art (other)
- Garswood Really Has Got Talent (other)
- Harry Potter Book Night (other)
- Poetry Workshop and Festival (other)
- Roald Dahl Celebrations (other)
- Shakespeare Week (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 213
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 9.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 213 | 111 | 102 | 315 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 104 | 106 | 315 | 10.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 315 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 205 | 105 | 100 | 315 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 107 | 98 | 315 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 315 | 6.50 |
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