Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigan, North West WN2 1BP · Wigan
#1569 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#11924 of 15,697 nationally
About Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Wigan, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 326 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 31.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1569th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 326; capacity filled 79.5%.
There are 83 schools in Wigan; Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks 68th of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 326
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students · 619 m away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
461 students · 1.0 km away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.1 km away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students · 1.1 km away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.2 km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
348 students · 1.4 km away
Woodfield Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.4 km away
St William's Catholic Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
235 students · 1.8 km away
Ince CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
383 students · 1.8 km away
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,365 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 31.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1569 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in North West?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks #1569 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #11924 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery had 326 students in 2025.
Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.