Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School

URN: 106450 • Wigan WN3 6BL

Overview

Name
Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School
URN
106450
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
60.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Hargreaves (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Billinge Road, Wigan WN3 6BL

Summary

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of approximately 540 pupils. The school prides itself on creating a happy and harmonious environment, having been rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, fostering a sense of community and respect among students and staff.

The school implements a bespoke SHINE Curriculum, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils while adhering to the National Curriculum. This curriculum aims to provide an engaging and supportive learning experience, helping children to excel academically and personally. Highfield St Matthew's also offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including a well-equipped Before and After School Club known as Trinity.

Strong links with the local church and community are integral to the school's identity, with regular involvement from clergy in school activities and worship. Highfield St Matthew's emphasizes collaboration with parents and carers to ensure the success and well-being of every child, maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere despite its larger size.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
558
Pupils
540
Boys
250
Girls
290
FSM %
7.10
Open date
Close date
2018-10-31
Last Ofsted
2017-05-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 540 250 290 558 7.10
2024-09-11 540 250 290 558 7.10
2023-09-11 540 250 290 558 7.10
2022-09-11 540 250 290 558 7.10
2021-09-11 540 250 290 558 7.10
2020-09-11 540 250 290 558 7.10

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