SchoolScoresAppley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9DT
01257 252647 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
27 pupils in this year group.
63% — 3 points above the Lancashire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 64th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 66th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 64th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 14% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 66 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shevington Vale Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wrightington 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parbold Douglas CofE Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wrightington Mossy Lea Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025
- Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Millbrook Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dalton St Michael's CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Richard Durning's Endowed Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Is Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put Appley Bridge All Saints CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149981.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.