The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Stephen Gallagher (Gallagher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCanon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 619m away
Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Secondary · 1.3km away
CEWE School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Catharine's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Douglas Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Mab's Cross Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan take?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is in Wigan, WN2 1EL, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan have a sixth form?
No, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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