SchoolScoresGarrett Hall Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Garrett Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EY
01942 883340 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 1 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
87 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Manchester (Wigan) comparisons use the 8 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Manchester (Wigan) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Manchester (Wigan) figures pool parents at the Manchester (Wigan) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
77% — 11 points above the Wigan average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wigan. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 92 |
| Of those, offered a place | 87 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 171 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 14 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Visual impairment; Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 29.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.20% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Manchester (Wigan). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyldesley Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boothstown Methodist Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peel Hall Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellenbrook Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Garrett Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Garrett Hall Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 1 May 2024.
How did Garrett Hall Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Garrett Hall Primary School?
89% of the 87 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Garrett Hall Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Garrett Hall Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 92 families put Garrett Hall Primary School as their first choice for 88 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 87 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 106433.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.