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Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
142
Capacity
154
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a small community of 142 pupils, providing a nurturing environment for children aged 4-11. While it excels in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics for KS2, achieving 27%—placing it in the top 2% nationally—there is room for improvement in higher standards, as none of the students reached this level. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% expressing happiness, indicating a need for further engagement and support in the school community.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 27% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
My child makes good progress
80%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
Behaviour is good
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School has high expectations
60%
School keeps me informed
53%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
Mixed Other4.9%
White Other4.2%
Other2.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Location
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53.51163, -2.55924 · WN2 4AE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106470
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bickershaw.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bickershaw CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2020.
Is Bickershaw CofE Primary School a good school?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bickershaw CofE Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bickershaw CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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