Wigan has 439 schools, nurseries, childminders and care settings with a published Ofsted grade. 92% were judged good or better at their latest inspection, against 93% across England. The most recent inspection here was on 25 Sept 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
By kind of setting
95% good or better · England 97%
100% good or better · England 94%
- Nursery schools2
100% good or better · England 97%
90% good or better · England 89%
83% good or better · England 81%
72% good or better · England 90%
- Independent schools1
100% good or better · England 74%
100% good or better · England 94%
93% good or better · England 98%
84% good or better · England 82%
- Fostering agencies2
50% good or better · England 95%
Latest inspections in Wigan
All latest reports- PlayPals Childcare25 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Wigan· very positive tone· Heidi KurjanlowestStrong
- CareLoveLearn at St Oswald's17 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Wigan· positive tone· Michelle HighcocklowestExpected
- lowestNeeds attention
- Holly Tree Pre-school and Trackers - Orrell Newfold Cp School15 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Out-of school day care· Wigan· very positive tone· Laura FarrelllowestStrong
- Monitoring visit
- Sunbeams Atherton14 Sept 2026 ·Childcare on Non-Domestic Premises, Full day care· Wigan· very positive tone· Michelle HighcocklowestStrong
- lowestExpected
- Inadequate
- RI to be good
- Good
439 settings counted: those with a published grade that aren’t known to have closed. Report cards count by their lowest area grade.