How many pupils does Chowbent Primary School have?

Chowbent Primary School has 142 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Chowbent Primary School?

The headteacher of Chowbent Primary School is James Randle.

What type of school is Chowbent Primary School?

Chowbent Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Chowbent Primary School in?

Chowbent Primary School is in the Wigan local authority area.

Voluntary controlled school Primary Open

Chowbent Primary School

Laburnum Street, Atherton, Wigan, M46 9FP

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 30 April 2025.

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142

Pupils

32.4%

Free school meals

About this school

Chowbent Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school serving primary age pupils, located in Wigan. The school has 142 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 30 April 2025. The Headteacher is James Randle. The school is administered by Wigan local authority.

School details

Headteacher: James Randle
Local authority: Wigan
Gender: Mixed
URN: 106443

Contact

01942883410 enquiries@admin.chowbent.wigan.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Chowbent Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Wigan). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

36%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

11%

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →