Orrell Holgate Academy

A good academy converter school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Orrell Holgate Academy.

Wigan, WN58SJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

78

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
95.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
2 November 2011
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
Moor Road
Orrell
Wigan, WN58SJ
Phone
1942776670
Website
holgate.wigan.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143389
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 8SJ
Website
http://www.holgate.wigan.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
204
Free School Meals
18.6% (38 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
27.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
27.0 (+19.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.7 (9.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 110.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
204 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning For Life"

Respect Resilience Resourcefulness Risk Taking Reflection Healthy Relationships

The school provides opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and celebrates different faiths and cultures.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Orrell Holgate Academy. The Executive Headteacher describes Holgate as a successful, ambitious school with a caring family ethos, a broad Learning For Life curriculum, strong links to wider learning, and invites families to visit.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast club (starts 7:30am) After-school provision including subsidised sports clubs

Facilities

MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) playground adventure play area sports field

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club starts at 7:30am. Afterschool provision ends at 4:30pm. The school links up with wrap around providers and child minders.

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