Schools

Schools in Far Moor

There are 10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Far Moor: 7 primary, 3 secondary. 90% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 93% across Wigan. Among the best results: St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, Orrell Newfold Community Primary School and Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy.

WN5, Wigan · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Far Moor

10schools and nurseries

90%good or betterWigan: 93%

2inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Orrell Holgate Academy Primary · 198 pupils · 0.15 miles Improved significantly (2025)
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Primary · 347 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Sept 2026: Strong standard in 3, expected standard in 4
Up Holland High School Secondary · 874 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Good (2023)
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Primary · 447 pupils · 0.35 miles Outstanding (2024)
St Peter's Catholic High School Secondary · 1026 pupils · 0.75 miles Good (2024)
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Primary · 211 pupils · 1.0 miles School remains Good (2023)
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy Primary · 408 pupils · 1.2 miles Outstanding in every area (2025)
St John's CofE Primary School Primary · 185 pupils · 1.2 miles School remains Good (2023)
Dean Trust Wigan Secondary · 715 pupils · 1.2 miles Report card Sept 2026: Expected standard in 5, needs attention in 1
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary · 227 pupils · 1.3 miles School remains Good (2024)

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionWed 9 Sept0.25 miles

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Early years: Strong standard. Safeguarding: Met.

St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell, WN5 7AA
School inspectionTue 8 Sept1.2 miles

Dean Trust Wigan: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Needs attention. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

Dean Trust Wigan, WN5 0DQ

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Far Moor	10	90%
Higher End	3	100%
Orrell	14	93%
Orrell Post	2	100%
Upholland	12	100%
Lamberhead Green	4	100%

See every Wigan school on the Wigan schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Far Moor?

10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Far Moor.

Are the schools in Far Moor good?

90% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 93% across Wigan.