Wood Fold Primary School, Wigan
Wood Fold Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 16th-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 1,876th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Wood Fold Primary School in detail
Wood Fold Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Over the years we have earned an excellent reputation and enjoy strong links with the local community. We are very proud of every child in our school and of their achievements, both in and beyond the classroom. At Wood Fold there is something for everyone, whether you are a child, parent, teacher or governor."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and drama.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Wood Fold Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 91% in maths).
Getting a place at Wood Fold Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 72 families put Wood Fold Primary School as their first choice and 164 named it as one of their preferences, for 86 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 Wood Fold Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wood Fold Primary School are St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 91% maths); Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 89% maths); Millbrook Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 66% maths); and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 77% reading, 68% maths).
Wood Fold Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Marie's Catholic Primary School StandishStandish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary AcademyMillbrook Primary SchoolSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
What parents say
107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Wood Fold Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 42 pupils (9.9%) received SEN support and 6 (1.4%) 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 Gathurst Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beechwalk (opposite), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wood Fold Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wood Fold Primary School are Standish Community High School (0.6 miles) and Shevington High School (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wood Fold is an outstanding school where children are happy, feel safe and achieve remarkably well. Teachers are expertly trained and use high-quality resources to help pupils develop a rich understanding of subjects, with particular strength in reading where children learn quickly and accurately. The school nurtures every child's talents through a wide range of clubs, trips and activities, while building their confidence, independence and resilience through engaging community projects.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully designed curriculum that builds knowledge over time, with excellent support for pupils with SEND
- Expert teaching of reading using phonics from early years, with pupils reading quickly and accurately
- Exemplary pupil behaviour with kind, courteous relationships built on trust and respect
- Rich personal development programme including leadership opportunities, community projects and 'skills for life' activities
- High-quality training and resources for teachers enabling them to deliver engaging, well-crafted lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, musical clubs, art clubs, trips, school choir, sports teams, office helper roles, playground buddy roles, reading activities with younger pupils
Wood Fold Primary School is an outstanding primary school where pupils thrive in a calm, orderly environment with high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school has been judged as outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
11.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
107 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wood Fold Primary School.
- Standish Kids Club270m away · Not yet graded
- Standish Kids Club400m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wood Fold Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wood Fold Primary School 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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
99%
Near capacity
414 pupils
417 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
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
42
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
425
Total Pupils
212
Boys
213
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,374
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,014
Per pupil
£2358k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
4.2%
Persistent absence
359
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
Wood Fold Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wood Fold Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wood Fold Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wood Fold Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Wood Fold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wood Fold Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Wood Fold Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wood Fold Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wood Fold Primary School?
Wood Fold Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wood Fold Primary School?
Classes at Wood Fold Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wood Fold Primary School?
Wood Fold Primary School has around 425 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wood Fold Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Wood Fold Primary School in 2024/25. 4.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wood Fold Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Wood Fold Primary School 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 Wood Fold Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wood Fold Primary School: Standish Kids Club (270m away, registered, not yet graded) and Standish Kids Club (400m away, 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 Wood Fold Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people 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 Wood Fold Primary School?
Wood Fold Primary School is at Green Lane, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 0TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)