Is Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 63rd of 97 primary schools in Wigan. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 76% of pupils at Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Downall Green Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 0DL

Local ranking63rd of 97 primary schools in Wigan

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 76.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 196
Boys: 94 (51%)
Girls: 92 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (89% full)
SEND: 19.9%
FSM Eligible: 40.8%
EAL: 8.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 16.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,405/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.7%
Asian Chinese: 3.1%
Black African: 3.1%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Asian Other: 1.5%
Black Other: 1.0%

86.7%

White British

3.1%

Asian Chinese

3.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01942204041

enquiries@admin.ashtonsaintpeters.wigan.sch.uk

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Downall Green Road

Wigan, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106438
UKPRN: 10068669
Establishment No.: 3010

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