Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Wigan, WN5 7BD · Wigan · primary school
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3rd 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 4,174 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. 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 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 409. 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 do not reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating while accommodating additional students?
What Ofsted said about Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Orrell Newfold Community Primary School “enjoy school” and benefit from a curriculum that allows them to “develop their individual talents and interests remarkably well.” The inspection found that pupils achieve “exceptionally well,” particularly in English and mathematics, supported by “unstintingly high expectations” for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum provides an “exceptional grounding for their future learning,” with staff engaging children in “high-quality conversations” and ensuring they are “especially well prepared to learn to read.”
- Reading is a significant strength; expert staff ensure pupils become “fluent and accurate readers by the end of key stage 1,” with “well-tailored and highly effective support” for those finding it difficult.
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with classrooms and playgrounds being “harmonious places to be” where students listen with “rapt attention” and persevere with tasks.
- The school’s approach to personal development is “exceptional,” preparing pupils for life’s responsibilities and fostering an “exceptional understanding of their environmental responsibilities.”
- Governors bring “wide-ranging expertise” and offer “appropriate levels of challenge and support,” while staff value a culture of trust and reduced workload.
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 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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