Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

About Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 343 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wigan →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

343 / 410 (84%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

Whelley, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1BP

Phone

01942776188

Head Teacher

Jennifer Woodcock

Website

www.canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery have?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery has 343 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

58% of pupils at Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is part of THE LEARNING TOGETHER TRUST.

Where is Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery is located at Whelley, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 1BP.