Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

URN: 145713 • Wigan WN3 6BL

Overview

Name
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
URN
145713
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
A Barron (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942747818
Website
Visit
Address
Billinge Road, Wigan WN3 6BL

Summary

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, located in Wigan, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 412 pupils and a capacity for 480. The school prides itself on fostering a happy and harmonious environment, as evidenced by its recent "Good" rating in all areas from the March 2023 Ofsted inspection. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the biblical phrase, "Let your light shine before others," reflecting its commitment to nurturing students' personal and academic growth.

The school offers a unique SHINE curriculum, developed in alignment with the National Curriculum 2014, which aims to cater to the diverse needs of its pupils. This ambitious curriculum is designed to encourage excellence and engagement in learning, supported by a dedicated team of staff and governors. Highfield St Matthew's also provides additional services, including before and after school childcare, to support families in the community.

Parents considering admissions can find information on the school's website, including details about open days and application processes for Reception places. The school actively engages with its community and encourages parental involvement through various initiatives and events.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
480
Pupils
412
Boys
202
Girls
210
FSM %
21.10
Open date
2018-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 412 202 210 480 21.10
2024-09-11 423 199 224 480 17.20
2023-09-11 450 212 238 480 15.20
2022-09-11 450 212 238 558 15.20
2021-09-11 490 246 244 558 14.80
2020-09-11 506 249 257 558 10.80

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