Chowbent Primary School
Manchester, M46 9FP · Wigan · primary school
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74th 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,984 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chowbent Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 147 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading and writing? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into daily classroom practice?
What Ofsted said about Chowbent Primary School
Overview
Chowbent Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “nurturing school” with a “happy atmosphere” where pupils are “proud to attend” and benefit from “strong academic and pastoral care.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with “well-considered links between subjects,” enabling pupils to “remember and explain their prior learning very well.”
- Staff are “skilled” in early reading, ensuring most pupils learn to read “accurately and fluently by the end of year 2.”
- The school “quickly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” allowing them to follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Pupils enjoy a “peaceful and orderly” environment with an “atmosphere of mutual respect” and strong support for emotional needs.
- Leadership ensures “stability and continuity,” while governors “contribute strongly to the continued development of the school.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they “check if all pupils are concentrating and have understood the main teaching points” to prevent some pupils from wasting “important learning time.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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