The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Michelle McCarthy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Netherby Road, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPupil Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · Very close
St John Fisher Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Primary · 310m away
Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 696m away
Standish Lower Ground St Anne's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Progress Schools Wigan
Independent · 1.5km away
The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beech Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Hill Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beech Hill Community Primary School?
Beech Hill Community Primary School currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beech Hill Community Primary School take?
Beech Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beech Hill Community Primary School?
Beech Hill Community Primary School is in Wigan, WN6 7PT, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beech Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beech Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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