The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 3 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 21
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andy Purcell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 9RN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington
Primary · 1.2km away
My Life Learning
Special school · 1.6km away
Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Standish Community High School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Coppull Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.9km away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School?
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School currently has 21 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School take?
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School?
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 9RN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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