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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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