Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Leigh, WN7 4HB · Wigan · primary school
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90th 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,893 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Club and iSing Pop!.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the school ensure that the Eco Club and iSing Pop! are accessible to all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Overview
Christ Church CofE Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “proud” of the “inclusive environment” and where “strong relationships” exist between staff, families, and learners. Overall, the school continues to provide a high-quality education with a clear focus on pupil well-being and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “inclusive environment” that nurtures individuality, fostering “positive attitudes towards their learning.”
- The school “prioritises reading,” with a “well-ordered phonics programme” ensuring children develop “effective reading habits” and read with “fluency and expression.”
- There are “effective systems” for supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the “same aspirational curriculum as their peers.”
- Staff provide “effective personal, social and emotional support,” helping pupils become “respectful, caring and considerate individuals.”
- The governing body “supports and challenges the school in equal measure,” while staff workload is actively managed.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure the curriculum is “implemented consistently well” across all subjects and year groups, as current variability means some pupils “cannot always recall key information.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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