Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
URN: 139883 • Wigan WN6 0XB
Overview
- Name
- Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
- URN
- 139883
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 79.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Colothan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257423992
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rectory Lane, Wigan WN6 0XB
Summary
St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, located in Standish, Wigan, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 586 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 500. The school is part of the Learning Together Trust, which comprises five primary schools that collaborate to enhance educational experiences through shared resources and expertise. St Wilfrid's has a strong Christian ethos, reflected in its close ties with St. Wilfrid’s Church and its commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for all students.
The academy has received numerous accolades, including an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in January 2022 and recognition as 'Primary School of the Year' at the Wigan Education Awards in 2019. Additionally, it was ranked 15th in the Primary School League Table 2025 published by 'School Guide', highlighting its academic excellence among over 16,700 primary schools in England.
St Wilfrid's prioritises a well-rounded curriculum and has achieved various awards, including Arts Mark Gold and Platinum School Games Mark, demonstrating its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience. The school aims to ensure that all children are happy and achieve their full potential within a caring community.
The academy has received numerous accolades, including an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in January 2022 and recognition as 'Primary School of the Year' at the Wigan Education Awards in 2019. Additionally, it was ranked 15th in the Primary School League Table 2025 published by 'School Guide', highlighting its academic excellence among over 16,700 primary schools in England.
St Wilfrid's prioritises a well-rounded curriculum and has achieved various awards, including Arts Mark Gold and Platinum School Games Mark, demonstrating its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience. The school aims to ensure that all children are happy and achieve their full potential within a caring community.
Useful links
- Opogo (other)
- St Wilfrid's Church (other)
- iTrent (other)
- Email (other)
- Remote Access (other)
- CPOMS (other)
- Juniper Sonar (other)
- House Points (other)
- Purple Mash Purple Mash Learn More (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 586
- Boys
- 312
- Girls
- 274
- FSM %
- 12.00
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 586 | 312 | 274 | 500 | 12.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 592 | 311 | 281 | 500 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 593 | 309 | 284 | 500 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 593 | 309 | 284 | 500 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 587 | 297 | 290 | 500 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 591 | 291 | 300 | 500 | 8.80 |
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