Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
68%
Capacity
143
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lancashire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 143 pupils on roll, operating at 68% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher J G Dunn, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 48 in West Lancashire.
Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Eco Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lancashire, Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Finch Lane, Wigan, West Lancashire, WN6 9DT |
| Headteacher | J G Dunn |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 143 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.4% |
| School Capacity | 143 / 210 (68% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
429th of 13,686
Nationally
68th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 48
In West Lancashire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Finch Lane, Wigan
West Lancashire, WN6 9DT
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