Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

A outstanding voluntary aided school school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan.

Wigan, WN21EL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

67

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
11 February 2020
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Longfield Street
New Springs
Wigan, WN21EL
Phone
1942246376
Website
aspullholyfamily.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
106491
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, WN2 1EL
Website
www.aspullholyfamily.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Capacity
140 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
134
Free School Meals
20.9% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.2 (12.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.4 (2.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 109.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
8 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
17
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
134 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are a caring family, we pray, learn and grow together."

Democracy Individual Liberty Tolerance Rule of Law Mutual Respect

Holy Family is a Catholic Primary School with Christ at the heart of all we do. Teaching is rooted in the Lighting the Path and Salford Diocesan scheme of work (endorsed by the Diocese) and is aligned with the Religious Education Directory To Know You More Clearly (2023). The school emphasizes preparing and leading Masses and liturgies, Celebration of the Word, collaboration with the parish, charitable outreach, and Catholic Social Teaching (Caritas in Action). It also promotes British Values and exploration of other world faiths. Sacramental Programme includes Reconciliation and First Eucharist, with home and parish involvement, and a close parish-school relationship.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Morning Club (7:45am–8:40am) – in-school morning activity club (activities only, no food) Lunch-time and after school clubs Rosary Club Prayer Club Advent Club – Jesse Tree Stay and Pray Prayer bags (faith at home activities) GIFT Team activities

Curriculum Highlights

Religious Education rooted in Lighting the Path and Salford Diocesan scheme of work; To Know You More Clearly (2023). SMSC and British Values embedded across the curriculum. Maths mastery approach using White Rose; Mastering Number in KS1; Times Tables Rock Stars for times tables. Geography emphasizes fieldwork, local to global themes, and map-reading. Design Technology includes nutrition and sustainable cookery, and cross-curricular links with Computing. Art curriculum emphasizes inclusion and exposure to diverse artists; study of Andy Goldsworthy. Music curriculum includes singing, instruments (recorders, African drums, ukuleles) and per-year group string lessons (violin/viola/cello). French taught in KS2 by a specialist teacher; progression through KS2. PSHE (Life to the Full +) aligned with Diocesan guidance; British Values; Speak Truth to Power; external workshops. Physical Education uses GetSet4PE; lunchtime challenges; opportunities to represent the school; inclusive for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: No After-School Care: Yes

Morning Club runs 7:45am to 8:40am; no food is served during the session; activities only. The cost per child is £5.00 per day, with payment possible weekly or half-termly. To book, call into the office for a letter. Lunch-time and after school clubs are also offered.

SEND Provision

The school offers before and after school clubs (including Morning Club) and other lunchtime and after-school clubs.

Admissions Criteria

We are consulting on our proposed admission arrangements for 2027/28 – details are available on the Council’s website (Wigan Council).

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