Birchley Road, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7QJ
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Birchley Catholic Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Billinge, Wigan.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 St Mary's Birchley Catholic Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.2 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Catholic social morality. Apart from maths, which is taught separately, subjects are organised by cross-curricular topics within a 'Creative Curriculum'.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is 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. "Sing Up!" Platinum Award accreditation. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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Tower College, Pre-Prep, Lower & Middle (7.5 miles); Green Meadow Independent Primary School (8.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Billinge St Aidan's Primary School (0.7 miles); Garswood Primary School (2.5 miles); St James' Catholic Primary School, Orrell (2.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tower College (7.3 miles); Christian Fellowship School (13.5 miles); Scarisbrick Hall School (13.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
Winstanley College (3 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (3.9 miles); Rainford High Technology College (4.1 miles).