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Schools in WN5 postcode district

Schools in postcode district WN5. Add your full home postcode below for distance filtering and a your neighbourhood comparison with the wider WN5 area.

Covers: Billinge, Billinge Chapel End, Douglas, Greenhey, Marsh Green, Newtown, Norley Hall, Orrell, Pemberton, and Up Holland

Add your home postcode in the green box below. Until then, distances use the centre of WN5. The list starts at 3 miles — you can change that. Not an official school catchment.

15state-funded schools in WN5, Wigan (+2 independent special, usually LA-funded)

  • 12Primary
  • 3Secondary
  • 2Independent
  • 2024–25DfE & Ofsted

Neighbourhood & area context

The figures below use three different geographies. Your neighbourhood appears when you add your full postcode. WN5 covers the schools and averages on this page. Wigan is the whole council area for census and crime, which may not match your street. We only show statistics we have for this district.

Area snapshot for WN5

Crime, deprivation near local schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools in WN5, each shown separately. Crime relates to the whole council area. The other two relate to this postcode district. We do not give the area an overall score.

  • CrimeLikely above England average112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · ~last 12 monthsIndicative for WN5 (deprivation near schools here; uses Wigan population)
  • Deprivation near schoolsAbout average deprivation for EnglandIMD band 5 of 10 nationallyNeighbourhoods around schools in WN5
  • School inspectionsGenerally Good7 of 9 graded Good or Outstanding (17 schools in WN5)Schools in postcode district WN5

Add your full home postcode in the green box above to compare your street with WN5 and Wigan.

More local context

House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district, in addition to the snapshot above.

  • Typical house prices£191,180 (+3.2% year on year)Postcode district WN5 (where available)
  • Flood riskLowPostcode district WN5
  • BroadbandGigabit available (93%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)Postcode district WN5

Postcode district WN5

Schools and other averages for postcode district WN5. This matches the map and school list before you change the distance filter.

Schools in district
15 (12 primary, 3 secondary)
Average attendance
95.6%
Average free school meals
28%
Average SEN
21%
Average EAL
9.3%
Deprivation around local schools
About average deprivation for England
Average house price
£191,180 (+3.2% year on year)
Flood risk
Low
Broadband
Gigabit available (93%+ premises, 300+ Mbps)
Green space
Good – parks and playing fields within walking distance
Council tax
Typical band A–B

Wider area: Wigan

Census and crime for the whole of Wigan. These figures are council-wide and are not broken down to your village or street.

Population
329,329
Households
133,976
Aged under 18
20.7%
Aged 16–64 (approx.)
60.0%
Aged 65+
19.3%
Ethnicity
White 95%, Asian 2%, Mixed 1%
Crimes (estimated)
37,050
Crimes per 1,000 (estimated)
112.5Above national average

About these figures: School statistics mostly 2024–25. Pipeline checked Aug 2026. Wider-area lines use Census 2021 for Wigan. Crime figures are rough estimates for the council area, not police records for your street. Use the (i) on each row for source and geography. Full methodology · Data updates

Map of schools in this area

The map shows 17 schools in postcode district WN5. Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in. Use the list beside the map, a pin, or Show on map on a school card below.

Map key (phases, Ofsted, markers)

Pin colour shows school phase. Letters on pins: P primary, S secondary. Ofsted and admissions are on each school card below.

School phase

  • Primary (P)
  • Secondary (S)
  • District centre
  • Numbered circles group nearby schools — click to zoom in

How far from the WN5 centre?

Pick a radius to control which schools appear in the list below. Only schools whose postcode is in WN5 are included — we measure the straight-line distance from WN5 centre. Add your home postcode above to search by distance from your address across nearby districts.

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3 miles is selected by default. Add your home postcode at the top to measure from your address instead of the district centre. Try 1 mile or 1.5 miles for a shorter list, 3 miles for a wider search, or All in district for every WN5 school regardless of distance. Straight-line distance only — not walking, driving, or an official catchment area.

Common questions in this area

  • Usually oversubscribed near here?

    In WN5, 9 of 14 schools with admissions data are marked as usually oversubscribed on their cards. That is a historic demand signal — not a guarantee you will or will not get a place. Always check the local authority admissions rules and the school’s published PAN.

  • How far is the school run?

    Add your home postcode at the top of the page to see distances from your door. Until then, distances use WN5 centre. All figures are straight-line miles — not walking or driving time, and not catchment areas.

  • What changed recently?

    School and area figures come from open government releases (mostly 2024/25 where published). 15 schools here have a last inspection date on their cards; 3 show a plain-English note when Ofsted published area judgements without an overall grade.

    When we last refreshed data

Browse local schools

Showing schools within 3 miles of WN5 centre

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  • Orrell Holgate Academy

    Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 8SJ

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Improved significantly

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    198
    Free school meals
    18.7%
    SEN
    15.5%
    EAL
    6%
    Attendance
    96.5%
    Persistent absence
    6.1%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    86% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St John's CofE Primary School

    Church Street, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 0DT

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    185
    Free school meals
    40%
    SEN
    35.9%
    EAL
    6.8%
    Attendance
    95.7%
    Persistent absence
    10.2%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    71% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell

    St James Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7AA

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    0.8 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    347
    Free school meals
    9.5%
    SEN
    14%
    EAL
    3.2%
    Attendance
    97.5%
    Persistent absence
    2.3%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    80% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

    St James Road, Orrell, Wigan WN5 7BD

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    Outstanding
    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    447
    Free school meals
    10.4%
    SEN
    10.7%
    EAL
    0.9%
    Attendance
    96.6%
    Persistent absence
    5.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    93% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

    Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan WN5 0AW

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    4–11
    Trust
    THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Mar 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years outstanding. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    0.9 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    408
    Free school meals
    40.4%
    SEN
    20.4%
    EAL
    11.4%
    Attendance
    95.1%
    Persistent absence
    13.9%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    78% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Westfield Community School

    Montrose Avenue, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 9XN

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    3–11
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Feb 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1 milestraight-line from WN5 centre

    Walkable

    Pupils
    450
    Free school meals
    56.4%
    SEN
    22.4%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN, ASD
    EAL
    23.6%
    Attendance
    94.7%
    Persistent absence
    18.3%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    46% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

    Thorburn Road, Norley Hall, WIGAN WN5 9LW

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good

    Monitoring visit confirmed the previous Good overall grade — see the full report for latest area judgements.

    View on Ofsted

    1.2 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    384
    Free school meals
    46.6%
    SEN
    31.9%
    EAL
    16.8%
    Attendance
    95%
    Persistent absence
    17.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    48% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Marsh Green Primary School

    Kitt Green Road, Marsh Green, Wigan WN5 0EF

    Type
    Community school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    No overall grade

    New inspection format: no single overall grade.

    Latest visit (Sept 2025): no overall grade — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management and early years good. See the full Ofsted report.

    View on Ofsted

    1.7 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    371
    Free school meals
    58.9%
    SEN
    19.6%
    SEN provision
    Resourced provision · SLCN, ASD, SEMH, PD
    EAL
    19.4%
    Attendance
    97.1%
    Persistent absence
    4.8%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    50% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Mark's CofE Primary School

    Alexandra Street, Newtown, Wigan WN5 9DS

    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    THE WINGS' CE TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    1.8 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    204
    Free school meals
    35.3%
    SEN
    40.7%
    EAL
    21.4%
    Attendance
    95%
    Persistent absence
    13.6%
    Admissions
    Usually oversubscribed
    Attainment
    44% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Aidan's CofE Primary School Billinge

    Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan WN5 7LS

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    2–11
    Ofsted
    Requires improvement
    View on Ofsted

    2.1 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Cycling distancePark & stride

    Pupils
    165
    Free school meals
    19.4%
    SEN
    30.5%
    EAL
    0.6%
    Attendance
    96.5%
    Persistent absence
    6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    82% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • Billinge Chapel End Primary School

    Carr Mill Road, Billinge, Wigan WN5 7TX

    Type
    Academy converter
    Age range
    2–11
    Trust
    EVERYONE MATTERS SCHOOLS TRUST
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.6 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    198
    Free school meals
    15.1%
    SEN
    13.5%
    EAL
    4.8%
    Attendance
    96.3%
    Persistent absence
    7.6%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    67% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    St Mary's School, Birchley Road, Billinge, Nr Wigan WN5 7QJ

    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Age range
    4–11
    Ofsted
    Good
    View on Ofsted

    2.7 milesstraight-line from WN5 centre

    Park & stride

    Pupils
    177
    Free school meals
    6.8%
    SEN
    9.1%
    EAL
    0.5%
    Attendance
    96.8%
    Persistent absence
    3.9%
    Admissions
    About average
    Attainment
    88% met expected standard (KS2)
    School page

Common questions about schools in WN5

How many schools are in the WN5 postcode district?
We list 15 state-funded schools whose address postcode starts with WN5: 12 primary, 3 secondary. We also list 2 independent special (usually local-authority funded via an EHCP), clearly labelled on each card.
What areas does WN5 cover?
Postcode district WN5 spans Billinge, Billinge Chapel End, Douglas, Greenhey, Marsh Green, Newtown, Norley Hall, Orrell, Pemberton, and Up Holland. Exact boundaries follow Royal Mail outward codes — use the map and school addresses for a specific street.
What are Ofsted ratings like for schools in WN5?
Among state-funded schools on this page: 1 Outstanding, 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 8 on the new inspection format (area judgements only). Grades are the latest published overall effectiveness or monitoring outcome — always check the full report on Ofsted’s site.
What is school attendance like in WN5?
Across state-funded schools here with published absence data, mean attendance is about 95.6% (2024–25). Individual schools vary — see each card.
Are WN5 schools hard to get into?
Of state-funded schools with an admissions label here: 9 usually oversubscribed, 1 often have places, 4 about average. This is a guide only — check your council’s admissions booklet.

Guide to school and area statistics

What the numbers on this page for WN5 mean. Area rows may still show (i) for data source and geography.

School listings

What you see on each school card

Only fields that appear on at least one school on this page are listed.

School type
How the school is run. For example academy, council-maintained, voluntary aided or free school.
Trust
The multi-academy trust or sponsor running the school, where it is an academy.
Age range
Year groups on roll. For example 4–11 for primary, or 11–18 with sixth form.
Ofsted
Latest published Ofsted overall grade and date where we have them, plus a link to the Ofsted reports site. Fee-paying association independent schools are usually inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) instead: we link to ISI reports and do not invent an Ofsted-style grade. Non-association independents inspected by Ofsted show the same Ofsted grades and report link when published in Ofsted’s open management information.
Straight-line miles
Distance as the crow flies from your home postcode when you have entered one, otherwise from the middle of this district. Not walking or driving time.
Walking, cycling and park-and-stride hints
Rough bands from straight-line miles: about 1 mile or less may suit walking; about 1–2.5 miles we show cycling and park-and-stride; over about 2.5 miles park-and-stride only. Not checked routes or journey times.
Pupils
Number of pupils on roll from published school census data.
Free school meals
Pupils eligible for free school meals. Often used as one indicator of economic disadvantage in the catchment. Useful context, not a comment on pupils or families.
SEN
Share of pupils with SEN support or an EHC plan. A higher figure can reflect inclusive admissions and experience, or more demand on staff. Check what is on site and talk to the SENCO.
SEN provision
Extra on-site support such as a resourced provision or SEN unit.
English as an additional language (EAL)
Pupils whose first language is not English. Many schools support this well; if English at home matters to you, ask how beginners are taught in class. Not a measure of overall quality.
Attendance
Share of possible sessions attended. Higher is better.
Persistent absence
Share of pupils missing 10% or more of sessions. Lower is better.
Admissions pressure
Indicative label from recent applications versus places — oversubscribed, about average or often has spaces.
Attainment
Primary: share meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (Key Stage 2). Secondary: Progress 8. A dash means nothing was published for that school.
Attainment vs local
Compares each school’s headline to others of the same phase on this page. Above, below or about average for the district.
Area overview

What you see in the area overview

Matches the snapshot and tables below: your postcode, this district, then the wider council area.

Area snapshot
Estimated crime (national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district), deprivation near those schools, and Ofsted outcomes for schools here. Shown separately, not as one overall area mark.
More local context
House prices, flood risk, broadband and transport for this postcode district where we have them, alongside the snapshot.
Schools in district
How many schools are in this postcode district, split by primary and secondary.
Average attendance
Mean attendance across schools here with published absence data.
Average free school meals
Mean free school meals eligibility across schools here with published data.
Average SEN
Mean SEN percentage across schools here with published data.
Average EAL
Mean English as an additional language percentage where published.
Deprivation
How deprived neighbourhoods around schools here are compared with England (official deprivation index, shown as bands 1–10 where 1 is most deprived and 10 is least deprived).
Average house price
Typical sold prices for this postcode district where we have them. Street-by-street prices vary.
Flood risk
Indicative summary. Check Environment Agency maps for a specific address.
Broadband
General picture of speeds and availability. Check with providers at your address.
Green space
Brief summary of access to parks or countryside nearby.
Council tax
Typical band for the area. Your exact band depends on the property.
Your home neighbourhood
When you enter your full home postcode, we compare deprivation for your small area with the typical area around schools in this district.
Population, households, ethnicity and age
Census figures for the local council area, not your street or this postcode district alone.
Crime figures
Often a rough estimate: national rates scaled by deprivation near schools in this postcode district (using council population). Not police records for your street. Rates can differ between districts in the same council.
Using this page

Using this page

Tools on this page for narrowing schools and understanding distances.

Distance filter
Controls which schools appear in the list — 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 miles, or every school in this district. Not an admissions catchment.
About these figures
School and Ofsted data from official releases. The area overview splits postcode-district figures from wider council context, with dates at the bottom of that panel.