Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Hill, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8969th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 98 in Wigan.
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 84% recommending the school (32 responses).
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 Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cross Country, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington 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 | West Bridgewater Street, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 4HB |
| Headteacher | Claire Hill |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.4% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8969th of 13,686
Nationally
1281st of 2,065
In North West
73rd of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
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Contact Information
West Bridgewater Street, Leigh
Wigan, WN7 4HB
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