The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
7% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gail Worrall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 8SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Primary · 689m away
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Up Holland High School
Secondary · 868m away
St Peter's Catholic High School
Secondary · 963m away
Winstanley College
16 plus · 1.3km away
TMP College
Special school · 1.6km away
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Orrell Holgate Academy?
Orrell Holgate Academy currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orrell Holgate Academy take?
Orrell Holgate Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orrell Holgate Academy?
Orrell Holgate Academy is in Wigan, WN5 8SJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orrell Holgate Academy have a sixth form?
No, Orrell Holgate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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