Local area: Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common
Local authority: Wigan
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common in Wigan Early years summary
Summary
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common (E02001315) is part of Wigan local authority (view on map). Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has an approximate population of 10,000 people, of which 7.9% are children 5 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common neighbours Little Hulton South, Walkden South, Ellenbrook & Boothstown, Higher Irlam, Lower Irlam & Cadishead, Tyldesley North, Tyldesley South, Leigh East & Higher Folds, Leigh South East, and Culcheth West & Croft.
Headlines for early years in Wigan
The data below is only available at local authority level
- In Wigan, 102% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 72%. This places it among the top 10% of areas
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common is the 7th least deprived area in Wigan (out of 40) with 19% of children living in low-income families, compared to 36% across Wigan and 38% nationally.
Provider information
Registered childcare providers
Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common has 6 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 6 |
| Childminders | 2 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 4 |
In Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common, there has been 1 full inspection of childcare providers since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
Achievement: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Children's welfare and wellbeing: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Curriculum and teaching: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Inclusion: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
Leadership and governance: 1 was graded 'needs attention' (of 1).
The tables below show the outcomes of inspections of childcare providers in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common. The tables are split by provider type, and show the number of inspections that have taken place for each area, and the outcomes of those inspections.
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All childcare
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Childminders
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care
| Number of inspections | Exceptional | Strong standard | Expected standard | Needs attention | Urgent improvement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routines | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Children's welfare and wellbeing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and teaching | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Inclusion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Leadership and governance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Summary of Ofsted findings
Summary of Ofsted findings
Inspection of Wigan’s local authority children’s services
These inspections focus on the effectiveness of local authority services and arrangements:
- to help and protect children, and enable families to stay together and get the help they need
- the experiences and progress of children in care wherever they live, including those children who return home
- the arrangements for permanence for children who are looked after, in stable, loving homes, including adoption
- the experiences and progress of care leavers.
| Inspection type | Inspection start date | Overall effectiveness | Impact of leaders | Help and protection | Children in care | Care leavers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILACS Standard Inspection | 6 October 2025 | Good | Good | Requires improvement to be good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
Area SEND inspection of Wigan Local Area Partnership
The purpose of an area SEND inspection is to:
- provide an independent, external evaluation of the effectiveness of the local area partnership’s arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- where appropriate, recommend what the local area partnership should do to improve the arrangements.
| Inspection outcome |
|---|
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Wigan local area partnership has not yet been inspected under the current area SEND framework. |
Joint targeted area inspection of Wigan local authority
The agencies for these inspections can include the police, children’s social care, probation services, education and relevant health services. Inspectors will also evaluate how local agencies work with education and childcare providers. The focus of these inspections is how effectively the local safeguarding partners work together at the practice and strategic levels.
| Theme | Inspection start date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| There have been no JTAI inspections for this local authority. | ||
Early years population
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Percentage of Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common population by age group
Table showing percentage of Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common population by age group
| % in Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 and under | 7.9% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Under 1 year | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 1 year | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| 2 years | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 3 years | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 4 years | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| 5 years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Local authority context
Early years pupil premium
In Wigan, 5.5% of children are receiving the early years pupil premium, compared to 5.1% nationally.
Children looked after
The percentage of 'children looked after' in Wigan is 0.8% for under 1 year olds and 0.6% for 1 to 4 year olds. The national average is 0.6% for under 1 year olds and 0.4% for 1 to 4 year olds.
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Table showing percentage of children looked after in Wigan
| Number in Wigan | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children looked after (under 1 year) | 25 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Children looked after (aged 1 to 4 years) | 87 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Percentage of children looked after in Wigan
Special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded schools
This data is taken from the school census data for children aged 5 and under with special educational needs and disabilities in state-funded settings.
In Wigan, 5.3% of children aged 5 and under receive SEN support in state-funded settings and 1.5% have an EHC plan, compared to 4.5% and 1.4% nationally.
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Percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
Table showing percentage of children with SEND in state-funded settings by age group
| Number in Wigan | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 1,185 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 51 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (3 years) | 148 | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (4 years) | 448 | 12% | 9.2% |
| Total: SEN support in state-funded settings (5 years) | 538 | 14% | 12% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (age 5 and under) | 343 | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (3 years) | 5 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (4 years) | 118 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Total: EHCPs in state-funded settings (5 years) | 220 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
Education, health and care plans
This data is taken from the local authority level data for children aged 5 and under issued with an education, health and care (EHC) plan in Wigan.
In Wigan, 1.8% of children aged 5 and under have an EHC plan, compared to 1.6% nationally.
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Percentage of children with an EHCP in Wigan by age group
Table showing percentage of children with an EHCP in Wigan by age group
| Number in Wigan | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: Children with an EHCP (age 5 and under) | 406 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (under 2 years) | 0 | 0% | 0% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (3 years) | 43 | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (4 years) | 125 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Total: Children with an EHCP (5 years) | 238 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
Early years funded takeup
In Wigan, take-up of funded early years places is 102% for 2-year-olds, 91% for 3-year-olds, and 94% for 4-year-olds, compared to 72%, 88%, and 93% nationally.
In Wigan, 102% of the funded places for 2-year-olds have been taken up, which is higher than the national at 72%. This places it among the top 10% of areas.
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Percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
Table showing percentage of eligible children taking up funded early years places
| Funded early years places for 2-year-olds | Number of eligible 2-year-olds | % of population aged 2 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 765 | 20% | 102% |
| National | 119,598 | 19% | 72% |
| Funded early years places for 3-year-olds | Number of eligible 3-year-olds | % of population aged 3 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan | All 3-year olds are eligible | 91% | |
| National | 88% | ||
| Funded early years places for 4-year-olds | Number of eligible 4-year-olds | % of population aged 4 | % take-up of funded places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan | All 4-year olds are eligible | 94% | |
| National | 93% | ||
The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded places tables look different because they measure different things; funded places for 2-year-olds are only for children considered to be disadvantaged, while for 3- and 4-year-olds everyone is entitled to a funded place.
Why these numbers might look odd for the 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old funded take-up charts and tables
The number of disadvantaged 2-year-olds eligible for the entitlement has decreased, but take-up rates have increased. This is because eligibility has fallen faster than registrations, due to:
- lower birth rates in recent years
- the move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit
- unchanged income thresholds while average incomes have risen
Even if the rate goes up, the fall in eligibility means fewer children overall are benefitting, so it's important to consider both the percentage and the number.
Children's overweight and obesity
In Wigan, 27% of reception-age children are overweight or obese, compared to 24% nationally.
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Percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
Table showing percentage of reception-age children overweight or obese
| Number in Wigan | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's overweight and obesity (reception-age children) | 825 | 27% | 24% |
Oral health
In Wigan, 28% of children aged 5 have visible tooth decay (oral health issues) compared to 22% nationally.
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Percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
Table showing percentage of 5-year-olds with visible tooth decay
| Number examined in Wigan | % examined in Wigan | % in Wigan | % National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral health (visible tooth decay in 5-year-olds) | 429 | 11% | 28% | 22% |