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Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
247
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 55% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 74% nationally, only 13% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in advanced attainment. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 2-11 in Wigan.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 (42 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British55.5%
Black African23.9%
traveller_irish4.0%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.8%
White Other2.4%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Other0.4%
Location
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53.51687, -2.60065 · WN2 5JF
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN149190
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.holyfamilywigan.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Family Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
Holy Family Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Holy Family Catholic Academy a good school?
Holy Family Catholic Academy scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Catholic Academy?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Family Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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