The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 142
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 40.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Miss Allison Taberner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHindley Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newton Westpark Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · 1.6km away
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · 1.8km away
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Phoenix Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bickershaw CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bickershaw CofE Primary School?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School currently has 142 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bickershaw CofE Primary School take?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bickershaw CofE Primary School?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN2 4AE, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bickershaw CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bickershaw CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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