A good voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge.
Overall school rating
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 104.0 | 106.0 |
| 2023 | 108.0 | 109.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.5 per year)
Down -3.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Immersed in a Christian Community, each individual is encouraged, challenged and nurtured to learn and grow to achieve their full potential."
‘Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England, and in partnership with the Church at Parish and Diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.’
Immersed in a Christian community, each individual is encouraged, challenged and nurtured to learn and grow to achieve their full potential.
Clubs
Sports
ABC After School Club runs on school premises from 3:30 to 6:00pm; Ofsted registered (EY47688); staff include Manager, play workers; snacks provided; costs per session: 3:30-4:30 £10.59; 3:30-5:00 £13.26; 3:30-6:00 £16.62.
SEND provision includes support for communication and interaction, cognition and learning, SEMH, and sensory/physical needs; SEND policy and information reports are available; local SEND support links are provided.
Reception has a maximum standard number of 30. If more than 30 apply, priority is given in this order: Looked After Children; look after siblings; child participation in worship (Anglican); worship in another Christian church; social or medical needs; other nearest children.
Breakfast Club: £6.00 per day. School meals: £3.14 per day.