Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire WN2 4AE
10 simple reasons to choose Bickershaw Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Bickershaw, Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective intake.
Very small school, with less than one class per year (combined year groups).
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Bickershaw Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 15 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 24 pupils per class and 21.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Above average attainment in Year 6 SATS exams over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, but are organised by half termly topics.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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Independent Senior Schools
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State Senior Schools
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