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