The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Carol Pidgeon-Duncalf (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Winifred Street, Lower Ince, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 4SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 763m away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 849m away
St William's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 853m away
CEWE School
Independent · 889m away
Ince CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Secondary · 1.1km away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Wigan and Leigh College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Britannia Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Britannia Bridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Britannia Bridge Primary School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Britannia Bridge Primary School take?
Britannia Bridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Britannia Bridge Primary School?
Britannia Bridge Primary School is in Wigan, WN3 4SD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Britannia Bridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Britannia Bridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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