Marsh Green Primary School
Wigan, WN5 0EF · Wigan · primary school
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66th 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 — 6.0/10 against 675 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marsh Green Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 371 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 after-school club operate on days when the school is at full capacity? What support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Marsh Green Primary School
Overview
Marsh Green Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils enjoy "warm relationships" and feel "happy and safe." The report highlights significant positive change since the previous inspection, noting that the school has successfully strengthened its curriculum and that pupils typically achieve well against high aspirations.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kind and considerate" behaviour, striving to meet the school’s high expectations and treating others with respect.
- The curriculum is now "broad and ambitious," with staff possessing the expertise to deliver it in a "logical and coherent way."
- Reading is a "high priority," with staff effectively delivering phonics and providing support to help pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- The school "swiftly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," ensuring their additional needs are met well through targeted guidance and agency liaison.
- Governors and staff benefit from strong support, with staff appreciating the care provided for their "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teaching "addresses any gaps or misunderstandings in pupils’ learning consistently well" to prevent older pupils from having knowledge gaps that hinder depth.
- Leaders should ensure younger pupils master "accurate letter formation" by the end of Year 2, as current inaccuracies hinder writing fluency.
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 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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
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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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