Best Primary Schools in Wigan 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 99 schools across Wigan. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Wigan has 99 primary schools, of which 19 (19%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 78 rated Good — 98% of primary schools in Wigan are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Nicol Mere School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wigan follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

99
Total schools
19
Outstanding
19%
Outstanding rate
66%
Avg KS2 SATs
38
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Nicol Mere School
Primary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
🥉 St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
4. Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
6. Gilded Hollins Community School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
7. Our Lady's RC Primary School Wigan
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
8. Garrett Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
9. St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. Golborne Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Primary
 Good 83 View school
13. Orrell Holgate Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
14. Winstanley Community Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
15. All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
16. St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
17. Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
18. Tyldesley Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Hindley Junior and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Wigan?
There are 99 primary schools in Wigan, of which 19 (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 schools in Wigan are rated Outstanding and 79% 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.