Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Wigan 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 144 schools across Wigan. Updated with 2025–26 data.

144

Total schools

Outstanding

19%

Outstanding rate

66%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Nicol Mere School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	Hindley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Douglas Valley Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Rowan Tree Primary School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
6.	St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
7.	Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
8.	Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
9.	Gilded Hollins Community School Primary	Good	89	View school
10.	Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
11.	Garrett Hall Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
12.	St Luke's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
13.	Golborne Community Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
14.	St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
15.	St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Primary	Good	83	View school
16.	Orrell Holgate Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
17.	Winstanley Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
18.	All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
19.	St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
20.	Leigh St John's CofE Primary Primary	Outstanding	81	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wigan?

There are 144 primary & secondary schools in Wigan, of which 27 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wigan?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wigan is Nicol Mere School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wigan?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wigan are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wigan council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wigan?

19% of primary & secondary schools in Wigan are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 85.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.