R L Hughes Primary School
Wigan, WN4 9QL · Wigan · primary school
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28th 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 — 7.7/10 against 3,465 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
R L Hughes Primary School 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%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 425 pupils against a stated capacity of 460. 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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about R L Hughes Primary School
Overview
R L Hughes Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and benefit from positive relationships. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils to succeed academically and as well-rounded individuals, with most achieving well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and behave well, with effective systems in place to identify and quickly address bullying.
- The curriculum is ambitious and carefully organised, helping pupils build a "deep body of knowledge" through consistent teaching and regular checks on prior learning.
- Phonics is taught consistently well, with extra support quickly provided for those who need it, leading to many pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" by Year 2.
- Staff receive appropriate ongoing training, and leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, often following the same curriculum as their peers with effective adaptations.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects, recent curriculum revisions are not yet fully implemented in some year groups, leaving some teachers unclear about content and preventing pupils from building on prior knowledge effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being vigilant, receiving regular training, and responding to concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 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
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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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