The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 412
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 38.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Liptrot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kershaw Street, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
TMP College
Special school · 375m away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
Primary · 917m away
St Peter's Catholic High School
Secondary · 948m away
Westfield Community School
Primary · 950m away
Montrose
Special school · 999m away
Montrose School
Special school · 999m away
Marsh Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy currently has 412 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy take?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy?
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy is in Wigan, WN5 0AW, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy have a sixth form?
No, Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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