Marus Bridge Primary School

URN: 143498 • Wigan WN3 6SP

Overview

Name
Marus Bridge Primary School
URN
143498
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ross Aldridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942248129
Website
Visit
Address
Kelvin Grove, Wigan WN3 6SP

Summary

Marus Bridge Primary School, located in Wigan, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 396 pupils, against a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where children can learn, enjoy, and achieve. Under the leadership of Headteacher Ross Aldridge, the school emphasizes academic and pastoral excellence, ensuring that every child feels safe, happy, and valued.

The curriculum at Marus Bridge is designed to be broad and progressive, focusing on core subjects such as mathematics, English, and science, while also incorporating a wide range of enrichment opportunities. This approach aims to nurture individual talents and prepare pupils for their future educational journeys. The school is part of the Rowan Learning Trust, which enhances its resources and collaborative efforts with partner schools.

Marus Bridge Primary School also prioritises community engagement and parental involvement, encouraging families to participate in school activities and events. The school’s ethos is rooted in its core values, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility among pupils, and promoting a culture of respect and diversity.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
396
Boys
189
Girls
207
FSM %
16.90
Open date
2016-10-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-09-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 396 189 207 420 16.90
2024-09-11 400 184 216 420 14.80
2023-09-11 407 193 214 420 12.30
2022-09-11 407 193 214 420 12.30
2021-09-11 413 197 216 420 11.10
2020-09-11 404 197 207 420 10.10

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