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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Wigan, M46 0PAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2061 of 13,686 nationally

About St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

St Michael's CofE Primary School in Howe Bridge is running at full capacity with 210 pupils, matching its school capacity exactly. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17. 6%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a slightly less disadvantaged intake than the country as a whole. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 55 applications for 30 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences. Only 27 first-preference offers were made, meaning a number of families who wanted a place here were disappointed. The oversubscription ratio of 1. 83 confirms this is a sought-after local option. As a Church of England primary, the school has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify whether faith criteria are used in admissions. Headteacher Sarah Dring leads a mixed-gender, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLeigh Road, Greater Manchester, Wigan, M46 0PA
HeadteacherSarah Dring
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

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31 Oct 2023
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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, 11 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.