Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Wigan, WN2 4DH · Wigan · primary school
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39th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,620 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 207. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “very proud to attend” the school, where they “enjoy caring, sharing and learning together” and feel “happy and safe.” The inspection found that leaders have constructed a “carefully designed and ambitious curriculum” that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well and become “confident and well-informed citizens.”
Strengths
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and use effective checks to address “misconceptions and misunderstandings.”
- Pupils “love to read,” with staff effectively supporting those who find reading difficult to become “fluent readers.”
- The curriculum is well-adapted for pupils with SEND, who are “fully included in all aspects of school life” and “achieve well.”
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils “conduct themselves well,” are punctual, and lessons are “rarely disrupted by poor behaviour.”
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being “considerate of their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- In “one or two areas,” the curriculum is not implemented consistently, meaning some pupils do not develop the “depth of subject knowledge that they could.”
- Some governors have “patchy” knowledge of curriculum implementation and pupil achievement, preventing them from asking the “right questions” to further improve education.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff recording and reporting concerns immediately and being “acutely aware of the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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