Wood Fold Primary School

URN: 106427 • Wigan WN6 0TS

Overview

Name
Wood Fold Primary School
URN
106427
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
77.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rebecca Gough (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01257400271
Website
Visit
Address
Green Lane, Wigan WN6 0TS

Summary

Wood Fold Primary School, located in Standish, Wigan, is a community school that serves 413 pupils within a capacity of 417. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where children are encouraged to become independent, self-disciplined, and motivated learners. With a strong emphasis on building self-esteem, the school aims to help each child achieve their full potential through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school's mission, "Inspiring Excellence for All," reflects its commitment to high expectations for every student. Wood Fold promotes values such as respect, empathy, and resilience, encouraging children to take pride in their work and support one another. The curriculum is driven by high-quality texts, aiming to cultivate a love for reading and learning.

Wood Fold has established strong ties with the local community and has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in both 2014 and 2025. The school actively invites parental involvement and communication, recognizing the crucial role families play in a child's education. Parents are encouraged to participate in school activities and support the school's ethos for a successful partnership in their child's learning journey.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
417
Pupils
413
Boys
209
Girls
204
FSM %
10.70
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2014-09-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 413 209 204 417 10.70
2024-09-11 415 208 207 417 12.80
2023-09-11 422 220 202 417 11.10
2022-09-11 422 220 202 417 11.10
2021-09-11 415 214 201 417 8.70
2020-09-11 412 216 196 417 7.00

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