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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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