The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 21.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs A Barron (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Primary · 890m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 978m away
Winstanley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
TMP College
Special school · 1.1km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Highfield St Matthew'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 Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School take?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is in Wigan, WN3 6BL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Highfield St Matthew'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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