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Platt Bridge Community School
Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5NG, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.1 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
483
Capacity
504
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school shows promising results, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that outperforms 75% of schools. However, only 5% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other5.8%
Black African5.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.52223, -2.59594 · WN2 5NG
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN139300
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteplattbridge.atctrust.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Platt Bridge Community School rated by Ofsted?
Platt Bridge Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2024.
Is Platt Bridge Community School a good school?
Platt Bridge Community School scores 75.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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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