Rectory Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 0XB
10 simple reasons to choose St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Standish
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Standish, Wigan.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Standish
Schoolsmith Score®; 73.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
On average, 25.4 pupils per class and 21.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 4% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Standish High School at the end of Year 6.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, but geography, history, art and DT are taught as cross-curricular topics. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.
Find another school near St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, Standish
Independent Prep Schools
Clevelands Preparatory School (9.4 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (10.3 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division Junior School (10.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Marie's Catholic Primary School, Standish (0.5 miles); Wood Fold Primary School (0.5 miles); Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School (3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bolton School Girls' Division (10.2 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (10.2 miles); Lord's Independent School (10.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Standish Community High School (1 mile); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (4.8 miles); Hawkley Hall High School (5.7 miles).