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Gilded Hollins Community School
St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.3 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving a 97% expected standard, placing it in the top 1% of schools nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 83.3 indicates it outperforms 83% of other schools, suggesting a strong community reputation and parent satisfaction. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 97% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.47806, -2.53930 · WN7 3PQ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106431
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gilded Hollins Community School rated by Ofsted?
Gilded Hollins Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2014.
Is Gilded Hollins Community School a good school?
Gilded Hollins Community School scores 83.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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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