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