Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire WN3 6SP
10 simple reasons to choose Marus Bridge Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Marus Bridge, Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
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®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.5 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.
Most subjects are taught separately, are organised by half-termly themes, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. 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. 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. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
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).