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Marus Bridge Primary School
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.4 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive results, this primary school boasts 79% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 99% recommending the school, indicating strong community support. However, only 5% of pupils reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 79% | Top 15% 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 |
Parent View (115 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
99%
I'd recommend this school
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
White Other2.3%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.52093, -2.65747 · WN3 6SP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN143498
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.marusbridge.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Marus Bridge Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Marus Bridge Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2012.
Is Marus Bridge Primary School a good school?
Marus Bridge Primary School scores 96.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Marus Bridge Primary School?
Based on 115 Ofsted Parent View responses, Marus Bridge Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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