Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Higher Lane Dalton Wigan Lancashire WN8 7RP |
| Phone | 01257462082 |
| Reference Number | 119493 |
Dalton St Michael’s Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good standard of education across various areas. Pupils at the school are happy and feel valued, which contributes to a positive learning environment. The school community is small and nurturing, supporting individual pupil needs effectively, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is rich and broad, although there are a few subjects where clarification on specific content delivery could enhance teaching effectiveness further. The leadership team has created a supportive atmosphere for both students and staff, fostering well-being and engagement within the school community. While the quality of teaching is generally strong, some areas require attention regarding curriculum development and effective assessment practices to ensure all pupils develop secure understandings before progressing. Overall, the school shows promise and commitment to ongoing improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 65 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.38%
Girls: 44.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 27 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 31 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe in a nurturing environment.
- Teachers have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement.
- The curriculum is rich, broad and mostly well thought out.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND ensures full access to the curriculum.
- Early reading instruction is prioritized, helping children to become confident readers.
- Pupils engage positively with their local community through various activities.
- Staff feel well-supported by leaders, reducing workload and enhancing well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have unclear curriculum development hindering teachers' instructional planning.
- A few teachers do not use assessment information effectively to ensure secure understanding of new concepts.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
Ashurst Road, Ashurst, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6TN |
0.44 miles |
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Woodland Community Primary School
Heathgate, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6QH |
0.82 miles |
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Cobbs Brow School
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0.96 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
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1.11 miles |
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Elm Tree Community Primary School
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1.18 miles |
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Crow Orchard Primary School
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1.47 miles |
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Hillside Community Primary School
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1.47 miles |
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Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold
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1.53 miles |
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Delph Side Community Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
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1.55 miles |
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Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
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1.56 miles |
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Newburgh Church of England Primary School
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1.65 miles |
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Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
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1.72 miles |
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Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy
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1.75 miles |
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St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
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1.83 miles |
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1.86 miles |
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1.96 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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0.8 miles |
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1.22 miles |
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1.26 miles |
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1.96 miles |
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Hope High School
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2.31 miles |
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2.87 miles |
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3.19 miles |
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Up Holland High School
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3.27 miles |
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Shevington High School
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3.35 miles |
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3.95 miles |
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3.99 miles |
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4.07 miles |
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Infinite Schools Wigan
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4.16 miles |
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4.21 miles |
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4.22 miles |
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