The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
31%
+23.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Miss Anna Prior (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wigan Lane, Wigan, Lancashire, WN1 2NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMere Oaks School
Special school · 1.0km away
Beech Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Pupil Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Beechwood Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woodfield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodfield Primary School?
Woodfield Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodfield Primary School take?
Woodfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodfield Primary School?
Woodfield Primary School is in Wigan, WN1 2NT, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woodfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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