Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWigan
Address, Orrell, WN5 0DQ
URN144519

School Census

Total 791
Girls/Boys 387/404
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.9%/51.1%
% pupils where English not first language 8.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 407
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 22.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
17/10/2023 Requires improvement
12/02/2020 Inadequate
Inspection Date 17/10/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/02/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Inadequate
Personal Development Inadequate
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 31.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 19.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 29.80%
Entering EBacc 54.30%
EBacc average point score 2.98
Progress 8 -1.12
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 30.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 14%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 26%
Entering EBacc 55%
EBacc average point score 2.81
Progress 8 -1.52
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 30.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 14%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 28%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 2.61
Progress 8 -1.51

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications150
As first preference82
As second preference31
As third preference37
Total Offers Made122
first preference offers82
second preference offers10
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications129
As first preference80
As second preference25
As third preference24
Total Offers Made142
first preference offers80
second preference offers6
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications144
As first preference81
As second preference35
As third preference28
Total Offers Made164
first preference offers80
second preference offers19
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications198
As first preference122
As second preference38
As third preference38
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers122
second preference offers4
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications218
As first preference130
As second preference53
As third preference35
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers128
second preference offers21
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications242
As first preference135
As second preference58
As third preference49
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers133
second preference offers17
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications196
As first preference138
As second preference29
As third preference29
Total Offers Made145
first preference offers138
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications152
As first preference92
As second preference30
As third preference30
Total Offers Made93
first preference offers91
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree32%
disagree13%
strongly disagree26%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree32%
disagree13%
strongly disagree24%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree18%
agree24%
disagree26%
strongly disagree32%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree5%
disagree0%
strongly disagree18%
don't know8%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree13%
agree37%
disagree29%
strongly disagree18%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree21%
disagree5%
strongly disagree32%
don't know0%
not applicable21%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree34%
agree34%
disagree11%
strongly disagree11%
don't know11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree29%
disagree29%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree29%
agree37%
disagree21%
strongly disagree13%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree39%
disagree11%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree55%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree26%
agree24%
disagree24%
strongly disagree18%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes50%
no50%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin83.7%
any other white background ethnic origin5.2%
african ethnic origin3.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin4%
african ethnic origin1.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy

(0.18 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Kershaw Street, , WN5 0AW

St John's CofE Primary School

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church Street, , WN5 0DT

St Peter's Catholic High School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: Howards Lane, , WN5 8NU

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Thorburn Road, , WN5 9LW

Westfield Community School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Montrose Avenue, , WN5 9XN