Ince CofE Primary School
Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ince CofE Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 62nd of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils said that everyone is welcome at their school. They are very proud to serve their local community. Pupils are happy and feel safe. From their very first day, children in the early years settle quickly and learn the school's routines. Older pupils are sensible and act as good role models. Pupils are attentive in lessons. They have positive attitudes to learning and meet the high expectations that the school has of them in most subjects. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are encouraged by staff to 'let their light shine'. They benefit from the extensive and rich range of extra-curricular opportunities that the school provides. Pupils are encouraged to find their unique talents and enjoy attending clubs to develop their interests. Due to the exemplary provision for pupils' personal development, pupils have a very strong sense of identity. They contribute to the life of the school and they are proud to take on a range of leadership roles. These include being a safeguarding soldier, a lunchtime buddy or a member of the ethos council. Pupils take these roles seriously. Pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain.
What the school should improve
- Some of the activities that pupils complete do not enable them to learn new subject knowledge securely. This sometimes hampers their progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that staff are supported effectively to choose the right approaches to help pupils learn the intended curriculum.
- At times, the gaps in pupils' learning are not identified or tackled. This means that pupils cannot build their knowledge effectively over time. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment information more effectively to identify and address any gaps in pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
50 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
383 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Ince CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Fiona Quinlivan
- Phone
- 01942704129
- Address
- Charles Street, Ince, Wigan, WN2 2AL
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106476
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.