Holy Family Catholic Academy
Wigan, WN2 5JF · Wigan · primary school
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61st 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 — 5.8/10 against 1,595 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Family Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football and can join the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Holy Family Catholic Academy
Overview
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a primary school where pupils display "positive attitudes to their learning" and are "increasingly ready for the demands of secondary school." The report highlights a "happy school community" where pupils "champion diversity" and receive "strong support for pupils’ wider development." Leaders have created an "ambitious curriculum" that enables deep knowledge in many subjects, though some areas require further refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and caring," actively fundraising for charities and helping others feel welcome.
- Teachers in established subjects "explain new concepts skilfully" and "identify and address misconceptions adeptly."
- Reading is "prioritised throughout the school," with staff delivering the phonics programme well and providing effective support for those finding it challenging.
- The school identifies pupils with additional needs quickly, ensuring they access learning "carefully matched to their needs."
- Attendance has improved, with "more pupils now attend[ing] school regularly."
Areas to improve
- In subjects with newly implemented or reviewed curriculums, teachers are still familiarising themselves with content, meaning some pupils "do not recall knowledge as fluently as they could."
- Staff in the early years do not always make "full use of opportunities to engage children in high-quality interactions," which can hinder vocabulary expansion and deeper thinking.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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