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Beech Hill Community Primary School

Wigan, WN6 7PTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,350
of 13,686 nationally

About Beech Hill Community Primary School

Beech Hill Community Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 29 of 32 first-preference applicants securing a place for the 2025/26 intake. The school received 61 total applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.03, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence in the school, though no formal parent survey data is available to confirm satisfaction rates. Headteacher Michelle McCarthy leads a mixed, non-denominational primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. The school currently has 294 pupils against a capacity of 326, so there is some room for growth. A significant 42.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a diverse local community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNetherby Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN6 7PT
HeadteacherMichelle McCarthy
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils294
Free School Meals (FSM)42.7%
School Capacity294 / 326 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketDanceTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Beech Hill Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.