Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Wigan

In its own words: "Dalton St. Michael's Church of England Primary School which is situated in Dalton on the edge of the Ashurst area of Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. We are extremely fortunate that our school environment and local surroundings are picturesque and ideal for a wealth of teaching and learning experiences both inside and outside."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School are St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 87% maths); Woodland Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 78% maths); Cobbs Brow School (1 mile, Outstanding, 88% reading, 84% maths); and St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths).

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Parbold Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 42 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School are Maharishi Free School (0.8 miles), Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School (1.2 miles) and Lathom High School : A Technology College (1.3 miles).