Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School is a primary school in Wigan for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2019, report published 21 May 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are proud to belong to this incredibly nurturing and caring school. Warm relationships between staff and pupils are at the heart of the school's work. Pupils are exceedingly respectful of staff and each other. Pupils love the individual attention they receive from staff. Pupils are confident, kind and highly articulate. Older pupils can speak with maturity and knowledge beyond their years about a range of topics. Pupils display extremely positive attitudes to learning. They respond well to the school's high ambitions for their academic success. They achieve well across a range of subjects. Pupils are fully prepared for the next stage of their education. There is a tangible atmosphere of calm and happiness throughout the school. Pupils' conduct in lessons and around the school is impeccable. This means they are able to learn without distraction. Pupils relish the wide range of exciting visits and visitors that enhance their learning. This includes the innovative use of virtual visitors. For example, Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole 'visited' the school to regale younger pupils about their lives and achievements. Pupils also enjoy a host of extra-curricular opportunities, including yoga, film club and digital technology.
Pupil numbers and mix
24 pupils on roll, with places for 52
Schools near Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Coppull St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Heskin Pemberton's Church of England VA Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Coppull | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Coppull Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andy Purcell
- Phone
- 01257423107
- Address
- Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, Wigan, WN6 9RN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119225
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.