Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery, Manchester
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 109th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 104% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery in detail
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 89% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery are Tyldesley Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 91% reading, 93% maths); Hindsford CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 87% maths); Sacred Heart RC Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Garrett Hall Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 93% maths).
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Tyldesley Primary SchoolHindsford CofE Primary SchoolSacred Heart RC Primary SchoolGarrett Hall Primary School
Who goes there
25.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 57 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 5 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Atherton Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Peel Hall Avenue (near), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery are Fred Longworth High School (0.7 miles), Atherton High School (1.4 miles) and St Mary's Catholic High School (1.4 miles).
Fred Longworth High SchoolAtherton High SchoolSt Mary's Catholic High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
33.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 84% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
27.7
KS2
12
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery.
- CareLoveLearn at St George's CentralAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 12
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
307 pupils
296 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
57
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
330
Total Pupils
155
Boys
175
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
22.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,396
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,547
Per pupil
£1946k
Total funding
£173k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.6%
Overall absence
14.4%
Persistent absence
270
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery was full in 2025, at 104% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery has around 330 pupils on roll. 33% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
5.6% of sessions were missed at Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 14.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CareLoveLearn at St George's Central (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 12 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery?
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery is at Darlington Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8DH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)