Winstanley Community Primary School
URN: 106407 • Wigan WN3 6JP
Overview
- Name
- Winstanley Community Primary School
- URN
- 106407
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Catherine Whalley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942749141
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tan House Drive, Wigan WN3 6JP
Summary
Winstanley Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Wigan, Greater Manchester, with a current enrolment of 447 pupils and a capacity of 475. The school aims to create a safe, happy, and engaging learning environment, guided by its mission statement "Everyone, Every Day." The core values of kindness, teamwork, friendship, trust, resilience, respect, courage, and ambition are integral to the school's ethos and are reinforced through assemblies, the curriculum, and various enrichment activities.
The school operates from 8:55 am to 3:15 pm on weekdays, providing a total of 31 hours and 40 minutes of instruction each week. Winstanley Community Primary School is committed to fostering a growth mindset among its pupils, encouraging them to believe in their potential to achieve their goals. The school also offers support through the Pupil Premium funding, aimed at assisting eligible students to bridge the attainment gap with their peers.
The governing board, led by Chair Mrs. Kimberley Nicolson, focuses on ensuring the school’s strategic direction, educational performance, and financial accountability. Parents and the community are encouraged to engage with the school, which values the contributions of every member in fostering a positive educational experience.
The school operates from 8:55 am to 3:15 pm on weekdays, providing a total of 31 hours and 40 minutes of instruction each week. Winstanley Community Primary School is committed to fostering a growth mindset among its pupils, encouraging them to believe in their potential to achieve their goals. The school also offers support through the Pupil Premium funding, aimed at assisting eligible students to bridge the attainment gap with their peers.
The governing board, led by Chair Mrs. Kimberley Nicolson, focuses on ensuring the school’s strategic direction, educational performance, and financial accountability. Parents and the community are encouraged to engage with the school, which values the contributions of every member in fostering a positive educational experience.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 475
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 12.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 225 | 222 | 475 | 12.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 451 | 225 | 226 | 475 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 453 | 229 | 224 | 475 | 9.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 453 | 229 | 224 | 475 | 9.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 241 | 219 | 475 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 452 | 246 | 206 | 475 | 4.60 |
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