Garswood Primary and Nursery School, Wigan

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Garswood Primary and Nursery School

Hamilton Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0SF

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Wigan where 70% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

213

Ages

3-11

FSM

9.4%

Capacity

315

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

93.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

80.0%

RWM Combined

70.0%

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About Garswood Primary and Nursery School

Garswood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Wigan, St. Helens. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Hamilton Road, Wigan, WN4 0SF | More schools in St. Helens

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Garswood Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2024 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jun 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Garswood Primary and Nursery School

What is Garswood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Garswood Primary and Nursery School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.

What are Garswood Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

Garswood Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 70% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Garswood Primary and Nursery School located?

Garswood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Wigan, St. Helens (WN4 0SF).

How many pupils attend Garswood Primary and Nursery School?

Garswood Primary and Nursery School has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Garswood Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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