R L Hughes Primary School

A good community school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for R L Hughes Primary School.

Wigan, WN49QL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Mayfield Street
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan, WN49QL
Phone
1942701147
Website
rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106424
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Mayfield Street, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, WN4 9QL
Website
http://www.rlhughes.wigan.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
460 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
434
Free School Meals
20.3% (88 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
68.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 105.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
434 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

A welcome message from Headteacher Mrs M Middlehurst, expressing pride in the school and inviting questions or ideas via the school office.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council Eco Council Debate Club Reading Council

Curriculum Highlights

Core Curriculum focuses on knowledge and skills needed to succeed in life, including English, Mathematics and Science alongside wider curriculum. Wider Curriculum includes discrete subjects to meet the National Curriculum, with cross-curricular links where possible and enrichment such as trips, visits, workshops, artefact boxes and role-play. Assessment and monitoring are used throughout the year, including formative and summative assessment, pupil progress reviews and End of Topic Quizzes, with retrieval practice to aid memory. Forest School runs throughout the year in a designated space in Skitters Woods, with a weekly contribution of £15 for the half term (£3 per session) via ParentPay. The school promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance across the curriculum. The Whole Child Curriculum focuses on happiness, social and emotional development, enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom and pupil voice through councils and clubs. Reading is supported by Monster Phonics, a library with a variety of schemes, Accelerated Reader program, a well-stocked library, newspapers, reading clubs and a dedicated daily reading time.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is led by SENCO Mr Ben Kilburn; contact [email protected]; information available via the Wigan Local Offer; policies and information are available on the school site.

Admissions Criteria

To attend RL Hughes, complete the Register of Interest form and return it to the school office. Applications can be made through the Wigan Council website. For RL Hughes Nursery, complete the nursery application form below and return it to the school office with a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

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