Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Wigan for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 57th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2018, report published 4 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Pupils at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School enjoy coming to school. They appreciate the support that staff provide for them. This includes the 'Thrive Hive', where pupils can go to discuss their worries or concerns with a trusted adult. Relationships between pupils and adults are strong. As a result, pupils feel safe in school. Leaders are ambitious for pupils' learning and behaviour. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils work hard to meet staff's high expectations. For example, children in the Nursery and Reception classes learn how to listen attentively, and they play well together. Pupils in key stages 1 and 2 also follow the school rules diligently, including at playtime and at lunchtime. Pupils value learning in a calm and orderly environment. Low-level disruption is rare. Typically, current pupils, including children in the early years, learn well. Pupils benefit from using the calm corners which teachers have created for them in school. They use these areas to relax and to chat with their friends. Pupils also understand that there are different types of bullying. Leaders deal with bullying effectively. Pupils value the many enrichment opportunities on offer. These include visits to a snow park or taking part in a trust-wide dance festival.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils have gaps in their learning. This prevents these pupils from achieving all that they could. Leaders should ensure that teachers address the gaps in pupils' learning so that all pupils achieve equally well.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. This means that these pupils miss out on some key learning and enrichment opportunities. Leaders should continue to work closely with parents and carers to ensure that these pupils attend school more regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 410
Schools near Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 87% met the expected standard |
| Mab's Cross Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Carrie Kiselis
- Phone
- 01942776188
- Address
- Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 142028
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.