Best primary schools in Standish (2026)
Standish has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, in the top 2% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 84%, against 62% for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy Standish · Church of England |
85% | 84% | 25% | Report card | |
2 Top 5% in England |
Wood Fold Primary School Standish |
81% | 78% | 22% | Not judged | |
3 Top 5% in England |
St Marie's Catholic Primary School Standish Standish · Roman Catholic |
83% | 91% | 24% | Outstanding |
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Questions
What is the best primary school in Standish?
On exam results over the last three years, Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Standish, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.