The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Christine Burns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Helen's Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLowton Church of England High School
Secondary · 525m away
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Primary · 858m away
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.4km away
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Independent · 1.6km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 2.1km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Primary · 2.2km away
The Holden School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gilded Hollins Community School's Ofsted rating?
Gilded Hollins Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gilded Hollins Community School?
Gilded Hollins Community School currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gilded Hollins Community School take?
Gilded Hollins Community School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gilded Hollins Community School?
Gilded Hollins Community School is in Leigh, WN7 3PQ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gilded Hollins Community School have a sixth form?
No, Gilded Hollins Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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