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Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6BL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.5 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears high, supported by a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 77% of schools. However, only 14% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 March 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other3.9%
Black African2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.53009, -2.67168 · WN3 6BL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN145713
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2023.
Is Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School scores 76.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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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