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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 19/07/2023Ages 3–11343 pupilsChurch of England
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 343 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/07/2023, Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Wigan can view Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence24.8%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals44.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-12%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-5%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Wigan
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