How do I apply for a place at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Q: Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 84th of 97 primary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP

Local ranking84th of 97 primary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

410

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 58.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 65.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 43

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 343
Boys: 178 (55%)
Girls: 148 (45%)
Capacity: 410 (80% full)
SEND: 23.3%
FSM Eligible: 47.2%
EAL: 12.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 19.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,944/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 78.1%
Black African: 6.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.2%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Asian Indian: 2.3%
White Other: 1.8%
Asian Chinese: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%

78.1%

White British

6.7%

Black African

3.2%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01942776188

enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

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Whelley

Wigan, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142028
UKPRN: 10052659
Establishment No.: 2005
Trust: THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST

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