The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% 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
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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.
20% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 40.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington take?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington is in Leigh, WN7 4HB, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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