How many Church of England schools are there in Wigan?

There are 41 schools with a Church of England religious character in Wigan listed on FindGreatSchools, spanning primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Each listing links to a full profile with Ofsted information, results and demographics where published.

Who can apply to a Church of England school in Wigan?

Anyone can apply. State-funded faith schools must admit all applicants when they have places available; when oversubscribed, their published admissions criteria may give priority to families of the faith. Independent faith schools set their own admissions policies, so check each school's website for details.

Who inspects Church of England schools?

State-funded Church of England schools receive standard Ofsted inspections, plus a separate inspection of their religious character and religious education under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. Independent Church of England schools are inspected by Ofsted or, for association schools, the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

The best Church of England schools in Wigan

Compare 41 Church of England schools in Wigan, ranked by Ofsted ratings, results and our composite score. Every school with a Church of England religious character is listed: primary and secondary, state-funded and independent. Top of the list: Hindsford CofE Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Hindsford CofE Primary School vs St Luke's CofE Primary School

Hindsford CofE Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Location: Manchester, M46 9BL

The best Church of England schools in Wigan

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Hindsford CofE Primary School

St Luke's CofE Primary School

Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

St John's CofE Primary School

Leigh CofE Primary School

Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery

St Paul's Church of England Primary School

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Ince CofE Primary School

St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

St Mark's CofE Primary School

Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School

St Catharine's CofE Primary School

St David Haigh and Aspull CofE Primary School

Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School

Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

Lowton Church of England High School

Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common

Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College

Aspull Church Primary School

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