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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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