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Best schools in Wigan

142 schools in Wigan · ranked by the School Finder rating (0–10).

Wigan local authority has 142 schools in our directory, including 99 primary schools and 19 secondary schools. We rank them using a single 0–10 School Finder rating built from the officially published data (Ofsted grades and GCSE / Attainment 8 results), so you can compare the best primary and secondary schools side by side. The highest-rated school here is Garrett Hall Primary School with a score of 10.0/10. Browse the full list below, or search by postcode to find schools closest to you.

How we rate schools →

Best primary schools in Wigan

10/10
A

Standish St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Nicol Mere School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

St Marie’s Catholic Primary School Standish

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Garrett Hall Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Tyldesley St George’s Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Beech Hill Community Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

Best secondary schools in Wigan

10/10
A

Golborne High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Lowton Church of England High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Cansfield High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Bedford High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Atherton High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

The Westleigh School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St Peter’s Catholic High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Hawkley Hall High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Shevington High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Standish Community High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

Top 10 highest rated schools in Wigan

10/10
A

St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

St Marie’s Catholic Primary School Standish

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Golborne High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

10/10
A

Standish St Wilfrid’s Church of England Primary Academy

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Garrett Hall Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

UK · Wigan · Primary

10/10
A

Nicol Mere School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Britannia Bridge Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

All other schools in Wigan

8.3/10
B

St Michael’s CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Bedford High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Platt Bridge Community School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Highfield St Matthew’s Church of England Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Leigh Central Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Beech Hill Community Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Newton Westpark Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Catharine’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

The Westleigh School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

St Mark’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Lowton Church of England High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Meadowbank Primary School & Children’s Centre

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Peter’s Catholic High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Tyldesley St George’s Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Atherton St George’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Philip’s CofE Primary School, Atherton

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

St Mary’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Mab’s Cross Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Tyldesley Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Leigh CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Castle Hill St Philip’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Atherton High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8.3/10
B

Golborne Community Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Ince CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8.3/10
B

Cansfield High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

8/10
B

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School Hindley

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

Bryn St Peter’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

St Paul’s Church of England Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

Bickershaw CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

Willow Grove Primary School

UK · Wigan · Not applicable

8/10
B

Shevington Vale Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

8/10
B

St Jude’s Catholic Primary School Wigan

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Gilded Hollins Community School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Catherine’s Catholic Primary School, Lowton

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Westleigh St Paul’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Leigh St Peter’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Stephen’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Shevington High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Millbrook Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St William’s Catholic Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School, Wigan

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School Wigan

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Standish Community High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

Woodfield Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

Fred Longworth High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

5.3/10
C

R L Hughes Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St Luke’s CofE Primary School

UK · Wigan · Primary

5.3/10
C

St John Fisher Catholic High School

UK · Wigan · Secondary

FAQs about schools in Wigan

How are schools in Wigan ranked?

Every school receives a School Finder rating from 0–10, built from official results (Ofsted and GCSE/ATT for the UK; state tests and NCES for the US) plus parent reviews. Higher means better.

How many schools are there in Wigan?

There are 142 schools in Wigan, including primary and secondary schools. See the full list below.

Which are the best primary and secondary schools in Wigan?

The top primary and secondary schools are listed in the tables above, ranked by their School Finder rating. Tap any school to open its full profile, see its location and compare it with nearby schools.

How do I apply to a school in Wigan?

Admissions are handled by the school and the local authority. Each school profile links to its official website, where you can find admissions, catchment and open-day details.