Wood Fold Primary School is a community school serving families in Wigan and the wider Wigan area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 413 pupils on roll with space for 417, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 11 February 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.