Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew McConnell, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10294th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 98 in Wigan.
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.2/5 from 3 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Art Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Bryn St Peter's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Downall Green Road, Wigan, Wigan, WN4 0DL |
| Headteacher | Andrew McConnell |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.8% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10294th of 13,686
Nationally
1502nd of 2,065
In North West
84th of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
52%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Downall Green Road, Wigan
Wigan, WN4 0DL
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