Bickershaw CofE Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bickershaw CofE Primary School.

Wigan, WN24AE Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 February 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bickershaw Lane
Bickershaw
Wigan, WN24AE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106470
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, WN2 4AE
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
154 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
150
Free School Meals
33.3% (50 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
52.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.6 (3.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
150 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday and today and forever Hebrews 13:8"

Thankfulness Peace Agape Service Hope Friendship Koinonia

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.

Head Teacher's Message

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.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Clubs Choir Residential Trips Bikeability School Council

Sports

Bikeability

Facilities

Forest School Prayer Spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education English Reading Phonics Maths Science PE PSHE Art and Design Computing Geography Music Forest School Design and Technology History MFL SMSC

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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SEND Provision

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.

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