The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 247
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Crawley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 5JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School, Abram
Primary · 508m away
Platt Bridge Community Primary School
Primary · 672m away
Platt Bridge Community School
Primary · 672m away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Newbridge Learning Community
Special school · 868m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Primary · 2.1km away
The Phoenix Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.1km away
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Holy Family Catholic Academy currently has 247 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Academy take?
Holy Family Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Holy Family Catholic Academy is in Wigan, WN2 5JF, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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