The short version
77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 65
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 27.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr I Attkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Higher Lane, Dalton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7RP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 705m away
Maharishi Free School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Woodland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cobbs Brow School
Primary · 1.6km away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Primary · 1.8km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Special school · 1.9km away
Crow Orchard Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Hillside Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School currently has 65 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School take?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School?
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School is in Wigan, WN8 7RP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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