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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Leigh Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.7 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 10%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is better than 57% of its peers according to the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.51918, -2.50408 · M46 0PA
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106478
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge rated by Ofsted?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge a good school?
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge scores 56.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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