The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 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
- 586
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stuart Colothan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0XB
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 586 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is in Wigan, WN6 0XB, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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