Orrell Holgate Academy
Wigan, WN5 8SJ · Wigan · primary school
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13th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.8/10 against 3,700 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orrell Holgate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 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 school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are planned for the current academic year?
What Ofsted said about Orrell Holgate Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Orrell Holgate Academy has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous inspection. Consequently, the school’s next inspection will be a graded one. The report paints a picture of a school where “pupils flourish” and are “very well prepared for their secondary education.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “ambitious” and “fires their imagination,” making pupils “curious learners” who “connect ideas from different subjects.”
- Staff are “particularly skilled at checking pupils’ learning,” using well-planned recaps to ensure knowledge is retained and connected to new concepts.
- Early reading and phonics are given “high priority,” with pupils quickly acquiring the skills needed to become “fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and “achieve highly across the curriculum.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with pupils demonstrating “very high levels of respect” and playing “harmoniously together” at breaktimes.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement, noting that leaders have “worked exceptionally well to address the areas for improvement that were identified at the school’s previous inspection.”
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 | 91% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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