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30 nearest schools to WN3 5AN
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 188 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| St James' Church of England Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School 89 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School 231 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hope School 233 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Marus Bridge Primary School 400 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hawkley Hall High School 1,170 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School 415 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan 321 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 384 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Westfield Community School 450 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College 1,365 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Infinite Schools Wigan 56 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Winstanley Community Primary School 440 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Marsh Green Primary School 371 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| St John's CofE Primary School 185 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Britannia Bridge Primary School 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School 194 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.4 mi |
| Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy 408 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 348 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Mab's Cross Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.6 mi |
| Dean Trust Wigan 715 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
| Douglas Valley Nursery School 100 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Catharine's CofE Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| CEWE School 39 pupils | Other independent special school | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Landgate School, Bryn 177 pupils | Community special school | 4–19 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.