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Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.7 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
133
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 87% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 100% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 98.7 indicates it is better than 99% of schools, further underscoring its strong reputation.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child is happy
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
School has high expectations
98%
School supports development
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other7.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Location
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53.55730, -2.60499 · WN2 1EL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106491
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan a good school?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan scores 98.7/100 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.
What do parents say about Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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