Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

About Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School

Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is a smaller-than-average state primary in Wigan, with 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. Its intake stands out for its high level of disadvantage: 40.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%. That context matters when looking at the school's demand. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 39 applications for 23 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.7 applicants per place. Of those, 20 were first-preference applications, and all 20 received offers. So while the school isn't the most oversubscribed in the borough, it is clearly a popular choice among local families who put it first. The school is a Church of England primary, which may also shape its character, though the data doesn't specify any faith-based admissions criteria.

Academically, Bryn St Peter's presents a mixed picture. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 52% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the Wigan local authority average of 65% and places the school 84th out of 98 primary schools in the borough. Only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. However, individual subject scores tell a slightly different story. The average reading score was 104, and maths 102, both just above the national benchmark of 100. Expected attainment in writing and maths was 69% each, while reading was 62%. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision. That was a consistent result: the previous inspection in 2012 also rated the school Good overall.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, music rooms, a sensory room, art studios, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, dance, cricket, gymnastics, cross country, rounders and swimming, and there are clubs for science, film, art and books. SEND support is listed for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties. For families considering Bryn St Peter's, the key takeaway is that it is a well-regarded local school with a strong pastoral and SEND offer, but its academic outcomes are below the Wigan average. It suits families who prioritise a supportive, inclusive environment over league-table performance, and who are comfortable with a Church of England setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Nicol Mere, just 0.7 km away, so it is worth comparing both.

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