Garrett Hall Primary School, based in Manchester, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Garrett Hall Primary School currently has around 498 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Garrett Lane, Manchester, M29 7EY |
| Website: | www.garretthall.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01942883340 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Tracy Beaty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106433 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 427 |
| Number of Pupils: | 498 |
| Number of Boys: | 256 |
| Number of Girls: | 242 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.90% | 413 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 18 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 8 |
| African | 1.20% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Hall Primary School Garrett Lane , Tyldesley M29 7EY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Kendal Road , Boothstown M28 1AG | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Commonside Road , Worsley M28 1AE | 3out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hulton Community School Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0AZ | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Salford Academy 124 Longshaw Drive , M28 0BB | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Highfield School St John's Road , Mosley Common M28 1AR | - not rated | 862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlea Secondary School Mosley Common Road , Worsley M28 1DA | - not rated | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lunts Heath C/O Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian The Gables C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.