Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN4 0DL · Wigan · primary school
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62nd 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 — 7.5/10 against 1,550 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bryn St Peter's CofE 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join cookery clubs and transition groups, participate in the Daily Mile, Sports Day, outdoor adventurous activities, experience days, inter-school events, Let Girls Play Day and the Santa Dash, and visit Robinwood. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the outdoor adventurous programmes? How are transition groups structured to help children move between key stages?
What Ofsted said about Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "warmly welcomed" and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The report highlights a "happy, purposeful atmosphere" with strong leadership that actively supports staff wellbeing and ensures disadvantaged pupils make secure progress.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with a "rich, well-thought-out programme" that enhances pupils' opportunities and emotional support.
- Staff model "caring and respectful relationships," resulting in rare disruption and pupils who are "polite and helpful without any prompting."
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve well, with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics significantly above national averages for this group.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well ordered," with staff receiving "high-quality, relevant training" to deliver it effectively.
- Leaders have established an "open professional learning culture" where staff feel "valued and listened to."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to further embed the teaching of spelling and handwriting so pupils apply these skills "more consistently across the school."
- Leaders should continue to embed assessment systems to enable teachers to "identify and address gaps in learning" across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 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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