The short version
Average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 343
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Fletcher
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Primary · 619m away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Secondary · 1.1km away
CEWE School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Wigan, WN2 1BP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.