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Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.2 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
412
Capacity
479
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 4% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, ranking in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 88% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment. However, only 13% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating a potential area for growth.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 (58 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.53974, -2.68638 · WN5 0AW
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN143388
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy a good school?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy scores 96.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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 Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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