Golborne Community Primary School
Warrington, WA3 3NN · Wigan · primary school
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20th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 2,328 of 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Golborne Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Curious Minds and Super Scientist clubs, participate in The Daily Mile, football, and table tennis, and attend trips to Blackpool Theatre, Acorn Farm, and The Lowry.
Getting in
The published school roll is 373 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Golborne Community Primary School
Overview
Golborne Community Primary School is described as a “happy place to learn” where pupils are “proud to attend.” The inspection found that leaders have “very high aspirations” for behaviour and learning, which pupils consistently meet. The school is judged as “Good” overall, with “Outstanding” ratings for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary at all times,” characterised by being “polite, kind, patient and respectful.”
- Staff deliver a “broad and rich curriculum” with “strong subject knowledge,” ensuring pupils understand key concepts and vocabulary.
- There is a “strong reading culture” where teachers deliver the early reading programme “consistently and with precision.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and supported to access the “same challenging curriculum as their peers.”
- Leaders are “considerate of workload and well-being,” creating a positive environment where staff are “proud to work.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects other than English and mathematics, pupils struggle to recall prior learning because they have “not had enough opportunities to revisit their prior learning.” Leaders must ensure pupils have opportunities to “recall and revisit prior learning so that they know more and remember more.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with robust procedures and detailed records ensuring concerns are quickly identified and vulnerable pupils are well supported.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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