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
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
10% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 40.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Andrew McConnell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Downall Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Lancashire, WN4 0DL
Town setting
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Learn 4 Life School
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN4 0DL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bryn St Peter's 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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