Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy

About Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Nr Wigan, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 192 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of PARBOLD DOUGLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

192 / 210 (91%)

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Lancaster Lane, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS

Phone

01257462007

Headteacher

Christopher Lawson

Website

www.pda.lancs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Nr Wigan, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy have?

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy has 192 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 November 2023).

How does Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is part of PARBOLD DOUGLAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY.

Where is Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy?

Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy is located at Lancaster Lane, Nr Wigan, Lancashire, WN8 7HS.