Winstanley Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths68%

68%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

440 pupils on roll, with places for 475

Eligible for free school meals10.9%

10.9%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.3%

4.3%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Winstanley Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding84% met the expected standard
Marus Bridge Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good79% met the expected standard
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
St Paul's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan1 mileOfsted: Good67% 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
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.