Gilded Hollins Community School
Leigh, WN7 3PQ · Wigan · primary school
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19th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,383 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 97.0 · 100 | 40% | 3.98 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gilded Hollins Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 97.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs like Kindness Corner, Coding Club, and Gardening Club, alongside sports such as rugby league, basketball, and athletics. The school choir performs, and Year 6 students attend a residential trip. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support the 10.0% of pupils aiming for the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Gilded Hollins Community School
Overview
Gilded Hollins Community School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "confident and happy" and enjoy attending. Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that helps pupils build securely on earlier learning, supported by staff with "strong subject knowledge." The school fosters a positive culture of respect, with pupils feeling safe and engaged in their education.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "high-quality curriculum" and achieve well, with teachers skilfully breaking learning into small steps.
- There is a "well-established culture of reading," with pupils described as "voracious readers" who read widely and accurately.
- Staff expertly deliver the phonics programme, ensuring early years pupils receive timely support to catch up if needed.
- Leaders provide numerous opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills, such as acting as library leaders or serving on the school council.
- Governors are "committed and well-informed," holding leaders to account effectively and understanding their statutory duties.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure subject leaders are equipped to support staff in delivering curriculums with confidence, as checks on curriculum delivery are inconsistent in a small number of subjects.
- Leaders must ensure teachers use available information to successfully adapt learning for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current adaptations hinder achievement in certain subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "robust culture" where staff are well trained to recognise signs of potential harm and raise concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 97% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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