How many pupils does Platt Bridge Community School have?

Platt Bridge Community School has 483 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Platt Bridge Community School's Ofsted rating?

Platt Bridge Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024).

How does Platt Bridge Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Platt Bridge Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Platt Bridge Community School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Platt Bridge Community School is part of ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST.

Where is Platt Bridge Community School?

Platt Bridge Community School is located at Rivington Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5NG.

Platt Bridge Community School

Rivington Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5NG

Good

Inspected 10 July 2024

Good

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

483

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Platt Bridge Community School

Platt Bridge Community School is an academy converter in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 483 pupils on roll. It is part of ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wigan →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 483 / 504 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

48%

Free school meals

20.5%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

12.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

15.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

23.63

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.4 vs 2023/24

19.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

17.02

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.8 vs 2023/24

£48,607

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,793 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

5.63

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£4,258

Spend per pupil

£5,260

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Rivington Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5NG
Phone: 01942487999
Ceo/Executive Headteacher: Stephen Wallace
Website: https://plattbridge.atctrust.org.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Platt Bridge Community School?: Platt Bridge Community School is an academy converter in Wigan, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Platt Bridge Community School have?: Platt Bridge Community School has 483 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Platt Bridge Community School's Ofsted rating?: Platt Bridge Community School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024).
How does Platt Bridge Community School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Platt Bridge Community School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Platt Bridge Community School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Platt Bridge Community School is part of ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST.
Where is Platt Bridge Community School?: Platt Bridge Community School is located at Rivington Avenue, Wigan, Wigan, WN2 5NG.

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