Schools across Wigan
Local authority · 147 schools across 12 towns
147
100 primary · 19 secondary
48,588
95% capacity used
43
9 outstanding · 34 good
51,111
2,523 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
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Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
74.9%
KS2 Maths
75.6%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
1,233 spare places
Secondary Schools
800 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.0%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
15.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
123
2024/25
Absence trend across Wigan schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
42%
Plans Issued
628
Assessment Requests
1,020
Tribunal Cases
9
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
130
Lodged
(3.4%)
100
Heard
26
Successful
(26%)
Primary (infant classes)
79
Lodged
(2.2%)
59
Heard
10
Successful
(17%)
Secondary
261
Lodged
(6.5%)
192
Heard
30
Successful
(16%)
Total
391
Lodged
(5.0%)
292
Heard
56
Successful
(19%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.