Platt Bridge Community School
URN: 139300 • Wigan WN2 5NG
Overview
- Name
- Platt Bridge Community School
- URN
- 139300
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Wallace (since 2025) , Ceo/Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942487999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rivington Avenue, Wigan WN2 5NG
Summary
Platt Bridge Community School is a mixed primary academy located in Wigan, serving children aged 2 to 11 years. With a current enrolment of 483 pupils and a capacity of 504, the school aims to provide a broad and balanced education that is enriched through various activities, including visits and guest speakers. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Promotes Belief Creates Success," reflecting its commitment to high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Platt Bridge Community School is part of the Achievement Through Collaboration Trust, which includes several primary and secondary schools across the North-West. This affiliation supports a collaborative approach to education and provides access to high-quality teacher training programs.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48%) eligible for free school meals, the school is focused on meeting the diverse needs of its community. Platt Bridge Community School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages both academic and personal growth for all its students.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Promotes Belief Creates Success," reflecting its commitment to high-quality teaching and pastoral care. Platt Bridge Community School is part of the Achievement Through Collaboration Trust, which includes several primary and secondary schools across the North-West. This affiliation supports a collaborative approach to education and provides access to high-quality teacher training programs.
With a significant percentage of pupils (48%) eligible for free school meals, the school is focused on meeting the diverse needs of its community. Platt Bridge Community School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages both academic and personal growth for all its students.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 504
- Pupils
- 483
- Boys
- 243
- Girls
- 240
- FSM %
- 48.00
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 483 | 243 | 240 | 504 | 48.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 478 | 248 | 230 | 504 | 48.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 472 | 247 | 225 | 504 | 46.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 472 | 247 | 225 | 504 | 46.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 479 | 253 | 226 | 504 | 42.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 491 | 259 | 232 | 504 | 38.80 |
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