The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 2.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- PARBOLD DOUGLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Christopher Lawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lancaster Lane, Parbold, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy take?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?
Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is in Nr Wigan, WN8 7HS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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