Off London Fields, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7LS
10 simple reasons to choose Billinge St Aidan's Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Billinge, Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Billinge St Aidan's Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Rainford High School at the end of Year 6.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately, but are organised by half termly topics. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
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State Senior Schools
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