Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Wigan, WN5 0AW · Wigan · primary school
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10th 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 — 9.2/10 against 1,710 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| 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.
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 479. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Overview
This inspection describes a “vibrant, welcoming school” where pupils are “happy and safe” and embody the motto ‘to be their B.E.S.T’. Leaders maintain “exceedingly high expectations” that pupils consistently meet, resulting in a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” that enables deep learning. The report highlights a “broad and balanced curriculum” and strong partnerships with families, ensuring pupils are “fully prepared for the next stage of their education”.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “friendly, courteous and caring” across all year groups.
- Staff are “experts in their field” who effectively identify misconceptions and shape future learning through rigorous checking strategies.
- The school has successfully prioritised reading, with staff “remarkably skilled at delivering phonics lessons” and most pupils becoming “confident and fluent readers by the end of Year 2”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities are “nurtured with compassion” and supported well through “thoughtful lesson adaptations”.
- Leaders and the trust provide high-quality training, ensuring staff feel “happy and valued” and are empowered to deliver the curriculum exactly as intended.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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