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Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 7BD, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.8 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
447
Capacity
409
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school excels academically, boasting a remarkable 93% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school's high LocaleIQ score indicates exceptional performance compared to peers, and 25% of pupils achieve higher standards, showcasing a strong commitment to academic excellence. Parents can feel confident in the school's ability to provide a supportive and high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 93% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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53.52761, -2.71496 · WN5 7BD
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106412
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.newfold.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School a good school?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School scores 98.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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