Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 6SP
10 simple reasons to choose Marus Bridge Primary School
State primary school (Academy Converter).
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Marus Bridge Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the 6 best independent or state primaries within a 3 mile radius. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.3 pupils per class and 23.4 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 16% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Hawkley Hall High School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are extra help sessions for some subjects and a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive 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. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Marus Bridge Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Green Meadow Independent Primary School (6.9 miles); Clevelands Preparatory School (10 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division Junior School and Infants (10.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Nicol Mere School (2.1 miles); Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (2.3 miles); St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Wigan (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tower College (10.8 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (10.9 miles); Bolton School Boys' Division (10.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hawkley Hall High School (1 mile); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (3 miles); Winstanley College (3.1 miles).