The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mrs Pamela Potter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0SF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLearn 4 Life School
Independent · 914m away
Rectory CofE Primary School
Primary · 961m away
Martha H School
Independent · 1.4km away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garswood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garswood Primary and Nursery School?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garswood Primary and Nursery School take?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garswood Primary and Nursery School?
Garswood Primary and Nursery School is in Wigan, WN4 0SF, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garswood Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Garswood Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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