Beech Hill Community Primary School
Wigan, WN6 7PT · Wigan · primary school
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36th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 1,447 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beech Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 the last inspection in 2022-11, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Beech Hill Community Primary School
Overview
Beech Hill Community Primary School is described as a “tightly knit community school” where pupils feel “happy and safe” and form “close bonds” with peers and staff. The report highlights an “ambitious and lively curriculum” that broadens pupils’ experiences, supported by strong partnerships with parents and effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “very respectful” and understand the harm of discriminatory behaviour, valuing “cultural diversity” and “fundamental British values”.
- Leaders have created a curriculum that “equips pupils... with the skills and knowledge that they need for the next phase of their learning”.
- A “well-organised and structured phonics programme” is having a “positive impact”, with Key Stage 1 pupils developing reading fluency quickly.
- Staff are “trained well” and knowledgeable about special needs, providing effective support so that pupils with SEND “learn well”.
- Staff appreciate the “advice and mentoring” from senior leaders, who are “mindful of their mental health” and avoid unnecessary work burdens.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils experience a “broad range of reading texts across a range of subjects” to promote reading for pleasure and knowledge, as some currently lack confidence.
- Leaders must ensure teachers have the skills to deliver the agreed curriculum consistently, as in some subjects it is “not implemented in the manner that leaders intend”, hindering logical knowledge building.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with staff who are “trained well” and know “precisely what to do if they are concerned about a pupil”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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