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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Whelley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1BP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.0 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
410
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 58% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, the school is a decent choice for families seeking a supportive educational environment in Wigan.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Black African6.7%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.3%
White Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.55655, -2.61428 · WN2 1BP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN142028
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2018.
Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores 37.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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