Bickershaw CofE Primary School, Wigan
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm and caring school where children are genuinely happy and feel safe. Teachers have high expectations and make learning exciting through hands-on experiences. The school excels at mathematics teaching and provides excellent support for all learners, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching in mathematics with pupils achieving well and enjoying learning
- Well-structured curriculum with meaningful experiences like beach visits and woodland activities
- Effective safeguarding with regular staff training and quick action when concerns arise
- Excellent early years provision where children achieve well and feel safe
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in geography and science needs improvement to better sequence what pupils learn
- Pupils need more time in lessons to practise and apply their phonics skills
- Reading environment in some classrooms needs strengthening to promote a greater love of reading
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular staff training, quick action when pupils are at risk, and strong relationships with other professionals to support vulnerable pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, after-school activities, sports tournaments, school trips, visiting speakers
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are excited to learn. The school is a harmonious community where everyone is valued and respected, with staff having high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
37.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
15 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 64%. Maths has declined from 67% to 41%. Writing has declined from 62% to 41%.
Class Sizes
23.7
Avg class size
19.3
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
138 pupils
154 capacity
16 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wigan
Admissions Demand - Wigan
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,601
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.0%
Primary admissions across Wigan (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.36644%
Overall absence
18.32061%
Persistent absence
131
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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