The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Dring (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigh Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAtherton High School
Secondary · 775m away
Parklee Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Primary · 1.3km away
Meadowbank Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Two Porches School
Special school · 1.4km away
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Chowbent Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge take?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is in Greater Manchester, M46 0PA, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge have a sixth form?
No, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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