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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Goodgraded 31/10/2023Ages 4–11210 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Greater Manchester, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 210 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 31/10/2023, St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Greater Manchester can view St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 31/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)77%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)12%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake21.3%
Free school meals21.3%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.6%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher23.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence10.7%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Greater Manchester
All schools in Greater Manchester →Atherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miAtherton High SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonGood · 0.8 miMeadowbank Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miParklee Primary School0.7 miLeigh St John's CofE PrimaryGood · 1.2 mi
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