The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Howard Smout (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bolton Road, Aspull, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1QT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Primary · 411m away
St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Primary · 1.7km away
Blackrod Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.3km away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Secondary · 2.9km away
CEWE School
Independent · 3.1km away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aspull Church Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Aspull Church Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aspull Church Primary School?
Aspull Church Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aspull Church Primary School take?
Aspull Church Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Aspull Church Primary School?
Aspull Church Primary School is in Wigan, WN2 1QT, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aspull Church Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Aspull Church Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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