SchoolScoresMarus Bridge Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Kelvin Grove, Marus Bridge, Wigan, WN3 6SP
01942 248129 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 September 2012. 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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
115 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wigan comparisons use the 33 of its 70 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 91% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 68% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wigan figures pool parents at the Wigan schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
79% — 13 points above the Wigan average, and 17 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 79% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Wigan. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 29.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 13.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.1 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 47th highest of 66 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 12.7%* | 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
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wigan 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winstanley Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wigan Worsley Mesnes Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's Catholic Primary School Wigan 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield St Matthew's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marus Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marus Bridge Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 September 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Marus Bridge Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 17 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marus Bridge Primary School?
99% of the 115 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Marus Bridge Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marus Bridge Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Marus Bridge Primary School as their first choice for 57 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 54 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 143498.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.