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Orrell Holgate Academy
Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.3 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
200
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong academic performance, this primary school boasts 86% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 6% nationally. Parental satisfaction is notably high, with 98% of parents recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, the last Ofsted inspection was conducted over a decade ago, so more recent performance data would be beneficial for a comprehensive assessment.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2011Older 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
White Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.53449, -2.70974 · WN5 8SJ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN143389
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Orrell Holgate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Orrell Holgate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2011.
Is Orrell Holgate Academy a good school?
Orrell Holgate Academy scores 88.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Holgate Academy?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Orrell Holgate Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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