Aspull Church Primary School
Wigan, WN2 1QT · Wigan · primary school
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24th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.2/10 against 4,299 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.31 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aspull Church Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for arts and crafts, science experiments, drama, yoga, Pilates, karate, and multi-skills. Sports include football, netball, rugby, Judo, cross-country, and athletics evenings, with Multi Skills Sports sessions with Wigan Athletic Football Club. Trips visit galleries and museums. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 8 places currently spare, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Aspull Church Primary School
Overview
Aspull Church Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy their education. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and work, resulting in attentive students who help one another and achieve well across a range of subjects.
Strengths
- The school fosters a "strong, caring and nurturing ethos" where bullying is not an issue and pupils know who to approach with concerns.
- The curriculum is logically structured, with teachers helping pupils "make connections between subjects," such as linking novels to geography or history.
- Reading is effectively prioritised; well-trained staff deliver phonics as intended, ensuring most pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum and receive timely support to keep up with peers.
- Leaders provide extensive social and cultural experiences, including roles like "mental health warriors" and "eco-warriors," which pupils fulfil with pride.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit work from previous years, meaning pupils "sometimes struggle to make links that help them to remember the curriculum well." Leaders should ensure all subjects provide opportunities to revisit prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff undertaking regular training to identify risks and reporting concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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