The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Karen Tomlinson (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Runshaw Avenue, Appley Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFir Tree College
Special school · 566m away
Shevington High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Millbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Primary · 1.9km away
My Life Learning
Special school · 2.3km away
Standish Community High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Wood Fold Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shevington Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shevington Vale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shevington Vale Primary School?
Shevington Vale Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shevington Vale Primary School take?
Shevington Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shevington Vale Primary School?
Shevington Vale Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 9JP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shevington Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shevington Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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