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Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0XB, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.7 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
586
Capacity
500
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, where 84% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary academy stands out as a top choice for parents. Its impressive LocaleIQ score of 97.7 indicates it performs better than 98% of schools, making it a strong contender for families seeking quality education. The school also boasts a notable 25% of students achieving higher standards, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 84% | Top 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Asian Chinese2.9%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.58711, -2.65550 · WN6 0XB
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN139883
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy a good school?
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy scores 97.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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