A good voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bickershaw CofE Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 102.0 | 101.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+2.0 per year)
Up 2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday and today and forever Hebrews 13:8"
Bickershaw is a welcoming, happy and inclusive school. The vision reflects the community it serves and leaders, including governors, have high aspirations for all. They have created a community where all are nurtured and valued. The vibrant Christian ethos has a positive impact on children’s progress, achievement and spiritual development. It is based upon seven Core Christian Values, which are at the heart of all that we do. There are excellent links with parents/carers, parishioners, the local community and the Diocese of Liverpool.
Welcome from Headteacher A Taberner describing the school as a warm, caring and inclusive church school with a strong Christian ethos, seven core Christian Values, and strong links with parents, parishioners, the local community and the Diocese of Liverpool, and a commitment to high standards within a rich, motivating curriculum.
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We are committed to making our best endeavours to meet the special educational needs of pupils and ensuring that they achieve the best possible educational and other outcomes. It is our aim to be an inclusive school and to put into place the practice, in all aspects of our work that ensures that all learners are given equality of opportunity and treated fairly. We want to promote and achieve high standards for all by providing high quality teaching and learning. We will treat learners as individuals and provide differentiated teaching and learning to take account of their individual and special needs e.g. specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia; sensory difficulties – hearing, visual; moderate learning difficulties, disabilities and social, emotional, and mental health difficulties.