Best primary schools in Westhoughton (2026)
Westhoughton has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, in the top 9% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 68%, against 62% for England. 1 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 9% in England |
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Westhoughton · Roman Catholic |
76% | 74% | 21% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 13% in England |
Eatock Primary School Westhoughton |
77% | 70% | 12% | No rating | |
3 Top 14% in England |
St Thomas CofE Primary School Westhoughton · Church of England |
76% | 78% | 9% | Report card | |
4 Top 29% in England |
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Westhoughton · Church of England |
69% | 65% | 4% | No rating | |
5 Top 36% in England |
St George's CofE Primary School Westhoughton · Church of England |
67% | 60% | 8% | Report card | |
6 Top 43% in England |
St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School Westhoughton · Church of England |
66% | 63% | 9% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Westhoughton?
On exam results over the last three years, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Westhoughton, in the top 9% 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.