Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

A good academy sponsor led school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery.

Wigan, WN21BP Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 June 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Whelley
Wigan, WN21BP

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142028
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST
Capacity
410 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
335
Free School Meals
44.4% (149 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 103.0
2024 105.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
37
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
335 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Trust God, Love Always, Aim High"

Friendship Fellowship Respect Love Peace Trust

Church of England Primary School and Nursery; Christian ethos is central to Canon Sharples.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher emphasises the school's Christian ethos and community partnerships; Head of School highlights wellbeing, inclusive curriculum, and high aspirations for all students.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

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