The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 148
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 37.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Philip Ivory (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Wigan Lower Road, Standish Lower Ground, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 8JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Pupil Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Infinite Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.4km away
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Millbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School?
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School currently has 148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School take?
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School?
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 8JP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Standish Lower Ground St Anne's 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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