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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.7 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
208
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students reached the higher standard in these subjects. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 84% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere despite limited published data on overall academic progress.
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Last inspected: 11 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 (32 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
88%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child makes good progress
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School supports development
75%
Progress is communicated
72%
Good range of extra-curricular
66%
School has high expectations
66%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.8%
Black African7.2%
White Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.49297, -2.51944 · WN7 4HB
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106512
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington rated by Ofsted?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington a good school?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington scores 13.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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