Winstanley Community Primary School
Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Winstanley Community Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 19th of 68 primary schools in Wigan. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2016, report published 9 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Pupils receive an exceptional education at this school. They are happy to attend and say that everyone is welcome here. They are kind and polite. The school motto, 'Everyone, Everyday', underpins the excellent relationships the pupils have with staff and with each other. Pupils behave exceptionally well during lessons and at playtimes. They understand the school rules and delight in the rewards that they receive for making the correct choices. They particularly relish 'special mentions'. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils listen well and work diligently to the best of their ability. Year 6 pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils benefit from a vast array of opportunities that go beyond the academic curriculum. Pupils who are involved in the school council find out which clubs pupils would like to attend. This helps the school to provide opportunities that support pupils' talents and interests. From sports clubs to embroidery, money workshops to singing squad, the school supports the pupils' wider development exceedingly well. Pupils also benefit from carefully considered enrichment activities, such as theatre visits, 'princess football' days and residential trips. Pupils excel in their various roles and responsibilities. Reading ambassadors support younger pupils to develop a love of reading. Skilled digital leaders provide training to staff, including from other schools, in the use of new technologies and programmes. No matter what the responsibility, pupils make a tangible contribution to all aspects of school life.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
440 pupils on roll, with places for 475
Schools near Winstanley Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 84% met the expected standard |
| Marus Bridge Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Whalley
- Phone
- 01942749141
- Address
- Tan House Drive, Winstanley, Wigan, WN3 6JP
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106407
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.