Beech Hill Community Primary School
90%
Capacity
294
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Beech Hill Community Primary School
Beech Hill Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 294 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 326 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beech Hill Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle McCarthy, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6350th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 52nd out of 98 in Wigan.
Beech Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 11 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 8 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beech Hill Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Beech Hill Community Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Netherby Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 7PT |
| Headteacher | Michelle McCarthy |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 294 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.7% |
| School Capacity | 294 / 326 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6350th of 13,686
Nationally
914th of 2,065
In North West
52nd of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
64%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Netherby Road, Wigan
Wigan, WN6 7PT
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