Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Highfield St Matthew's Church of England Primary School.

Wigan, WN36BL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
1 March 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Billinge Road
Pemberton
Wigan, WN36BL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145713
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Billinge Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN3 6BL
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
423
Free School Meals
19.0% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
423 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:13)"

Life in all its Fullness Let Your Light Shine (Courageous Advocacy)

Church of England Primary School within Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust; links with Highfield St Matthew’s Church; worship led by clergy from Wigan West Hub; SHINE Worship community in school every fortnight.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Highfield St Matthew’s. The school is described as a happy and harmonious environment, and was judged Good in all areas in the March 2023 Ofsted inspection.

Facilities

14 bright and equipped classes Large Nursery space Extensive outdoor area for Early Years Bright libraries in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Sensory room Extensive school grounds with multiple playgrounds Large school fields Outdoor gym Trim trails MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area)

Curriculum Highlights

SHINE Curriculum Early Reading & Phonics English Maths The 99 Club Science Religious Education Art & Design Computing Design & Technology Geography History MFL - French Music WOWs Festival

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Trinity (Before and After School Childcare) operates on the school premises. Breakfast Club runs from 7:30am to 8:40am; other morning options include 8:00am to 8:40am and 8:20am to 8:40am. After School Care runs from 3:15pm to 4:30pm and 3:15pm to 5:30pm. Bookings and payments are managed in advance through the Teachers2Parents App; arrears are handled under the school's Debt Management Policy.

Admissions Criteria

When the group is over-subscribed, priority will be given to children as follows: Criteria 1 Length of time on waiting list; Criteria 2 Children who have brothers or sisters already on the waiting list; Criteria 3 If more than one child meets Criteria 1 and 2 we reserve the right to allocate places. Nursery children are not eligible for Trinity places. These criteria are subject to annual review.

Financial Information

Trinity (Before and After School Childcare) fees: Breakfast Sessions 7:30 - 8:40 am £5.80 per child per session; 8:00 – 8:40 am £4.80 per child per session; 8:20 – 8:40 am £2.40 per child per session. Afternoon Sessions 3:15 – 4:30 pm £5.80 per child per day; 3:15 – 5:30 pm £9.30 per child per day. If your child is collected late, the full fee will still be required. All booked sessions must be booked and paid in advance on the Teachers2Parents App. No bookings can be made on the day apart from exceptional circumstances.

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