Schools

Schools in Gidlow

There are 5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gidlow: 3 primary, 2 secondary. 60% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 93% across Wigan. Among the best results: The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College.

WN6, Wigan · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gidlow

5schools and nurseries

60%good or betterWigan: 93%

3inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School Primary · 194 pupils · 0.25 miles Report card Jul 2026: Expected standard in 4, needs attention in 3
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Primary · 447 pupils · 0.25 miles School remains Good (2023)
Beech Hill Community Primary School Primary · 282 pupils · 0.35 miles Good (2022)
St John Fisher Catholic High School Secondary · 998 pupils · 0.4 miles Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 3, needs attention in 2
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College Secondary · 1365 pupils · 0.6 miles Report card Jul 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionTue 14 Jul0.6 miles

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College, WN1 1HQ
School inspectionWed 1 Jul0.4 miles

St John Fisher Catholic High School: new Ofsted report card

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

St John Fisher Catholic High School, WN6 7RN
School inspectionWed 1 Jul0.25 miles

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School: new Ofsted report card

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

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School, WN6 7AU

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Gidlow	5	60%
Springfield	4	50%
Swinley	5	100%
Beech Hill	5	60%
Marylebone	1	100%
Wallgate	1	100%
Wigan	21	86%

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 Gidlow?

5 state schools and nurseries within 0.6 miles of the middle of Gidlow.

Are the schools in Gidlow good?

60% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 93% across Wigan.