Bickershaw CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bickershaw Lane Bickershaw Wigan Lancashire WN2 4AE |
| Phone | 01942866317 |
| Reference Number | 106470 |
Bickershaw CofE Primary has been judged to be performing well overall, achieving a 'good' rating across all domains evaluated during the inspection. It has not been assessed for 13 years, and the recent judgement reflects a shift from its previous 'outstanding' rating due to changes in inspection frameworks and the school environment. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community, where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn, and there is a good level of support for staff and pupils alike.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 142 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.59%
Girls: 51.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 2 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| 4 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 5 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 6 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit with proud pupils and staff.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and learning.
- Well-structured curriculum with strong performance in mathematics.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Pupils feel safe and have caring relationships with staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient time for pupils to practice phonics skills.
- Curriculum planning in some subjects like geography and science is unclear.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 27% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 97 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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