Willow Grove Primary School, Wigan
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
52.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 14%. Maths has declined from 6% to 0%. Writing has declined from 6% to 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
68 pupils
72 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigan
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
4,050
Applications
3,703
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
96.4%
Secondary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.97158%
Overall absence
19.17808%
Persistent absence
73
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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