The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Gough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Green Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0TS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Wood Fold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wood Fold Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wood Fold Primary School?
Wood Fold Primary School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wood Fold Primary School take?
Wood Fold Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wood Fold Primary School?
Wood Fold Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 0TS, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wood Fold Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wood Fold Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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