The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 447
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Whalley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan
Primary · 390m away
Hope School
Special school · 1.1km away
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Winstanley College
16 plus · 2.0km away
TMP College
Special school · 2.0km away
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 2.0km away
Expanse Learning Wigan School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Winstanley Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Winstanley Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winstanley Community Primary School?
Winstanley Community Primary School currently has 447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winstanley Community Primary School take?
Winstanley Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Winstanley Community Primary School?
Winstanley Community Primary School is in Wigan, WN3 6JP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winstanley Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Winstanley Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.