The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 57.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Quinlivan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 2AL
Town setting
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CEWE School
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Primary · 988m away
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Primary · 1.4km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ince CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ince CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ince CofE Primary School?
Ince CofE Primary School currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ince CofE Primary School take?
Ince CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ince CofE Primary School?
Ince CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN2 2AL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ince CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ince CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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