Woodfield Primary School, Wigan

In its own words: "We are delighted to announce that Woodfield Primary School are now registered with “Your School Lottery”. One of our players will win a cash prize each week, and maybe even the £25,000 Jackpot! Simply choose 6 numbers between 0 and 9 and if they match the weekly lottery draw you win great prizes."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all the staff, governors, children and families of Woodfield, I warmly welcome you to our school. Woodfield is a friendly and industrious school, where we place the highest priority on our children’s happiness, academic achievement and personal development."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, judo, dance, chess, Lego, STEM, gardening and sewing.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Woodfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% 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 (94% in reading, 94% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Woodfield Primary School as their first choice and 112 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Woodfield Primary School are Beech Hill Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 79% maths); Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Mab's Cross Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 73% maths).

Woodfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Woodfield Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).

6.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 16 pupils (7.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodfield School (outside), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Woodfield Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Woodfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Woodfield Primary School are St John Fisher Catholic High School (1 mile), The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1.1 miles) and Dean Trust Rose Bridge (1.5 miles).