Britannia Bridge Primary School, Wigan
Britannia Bridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wigan. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 53rd-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 10,597th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Britannia Bridge Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Britannia Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 82% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Britannia Bridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Britannia Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Britannia Bridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Britannia Bridge Primary School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 83% maths); St Catharine's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 52% reading, 72% maths); St William's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 75% maths); and Ince CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths).
Britannia Bridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolSt William's Catholic Primary SchoolInce CofE Primary School
Who goes there
41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 12.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 73 pupils (32.7%) received SEN support and 8 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, about 460 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manley Street (near), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Britannia Bridge Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Britannia Bridge Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Britannia Bridge Primary School are Dean Trust Rose Bridge (0.7 miles), The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (1 mile) and Hawkley Hall High School (1.2 miles).
Dean Trust Rose BridgeThe Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form CollegeHawkley Hall High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Britannia Bridge Primary is a welcoming school where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading from the start, with nearly all pupils reading fluently by Year 2, and provides outstanding support for children with additional needs. Staff create a calm, respectful environment where all pupils feel valued and safe, and parents appreciate the strong community spirit and support available to families.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with well-trained staff delivering effective phonics from early years - almost all pupils read fluently by end of Year 2
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, identified early with highly skilled staff adapting lessons to meet their needs
- Clear behaviour expectations and routines creating a calm, pleasant learning environment with high levels of courtesy and respect
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with logical sequencing that helps pupils build on prior knowledge
- Strong safeguarding culture with regular staff training and effective relationships with families and outside agencies
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum refinements are at an earlier stage of development, leaving some older pupils with gaps in knowledge
- Leaders need to ensure staff are equipped to address knowledge gaps as newer curriculums are rolled out across these subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong safeguarding culture, regular staff training including on harmful sexual behaviour, and close working with outside agencies to support vulnerable pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, school parliament roles, eco team, conflict resolution coaches, online safety ambassadors, weekly collective worship sessions
Britannia Bridge Primary School is a good school where pupils love attending and feel safe. Leaders have made significant improvements to the curriculum and are committed to providing high-quality education for all pupils.
At a Glance
41.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.3
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Britannia Bridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Britannia Bridge Primary School is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
195 pupils
210 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
73
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
36.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
223
Total Pupils
118
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
20.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,344
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,427
Per pupil
£1474k
Total funding
£133k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
19.4%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Britannia Bridge Primary School
Questions parents ask about Britannia Bridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Britannia Bridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Britannia Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Britannia Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Britannia Bridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Britannia Bridge Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Britannia Bridge Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Classes at Britannia Bridge Primary School average 27.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Britannia Bridge Primary School has around 223 pupils on roll. 41% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Britannia Bridge Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Britannia Bridge Primary School in 2024/25. 19.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Britannia Bridge Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Britannia Bridge Primary School is at Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)