Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWigan
AddressHolt Street, WN1 3HD
URN146797

School Census

Total 699
Girls/Boys 336/363
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.1%/51.9%
% pupils where English not first language 12.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 342
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 26.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
07/03/2023 Requires improvement
24/01/2018 Inadequate
Inspection Date 07/03/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 24/01/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Inadequate

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 40.60%
Entering EBacc 66.20%
EBacc average point score 3.28
Progress 8 -0.6
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 21%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 33%
Entering EBacc 53%
EBacc average point score 3.08
Progress 8 -1.09
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 29%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 45%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.24
Progress 8 -0.68

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications142
As first preference73
As second preference32
As third preference37
Total Offers Made97
first preference offers73
second preference offers5
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications168
As first preference89
As second preference42
As third preference37
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers89
second preference offers12
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications190
As first preference99
As second preference56
As third preference35
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers99
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications173
As first preference112
As second preference33
As third preference28
Total Offers Made131
first preference offers112
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications176
As first preference96
As second preference42
As third preference38
Total Offers Made136
first preference offers96
second preference offers10
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree62%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree55%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree44%
agree51%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree13%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
not applicable73%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree32%
agree56%
disagree10%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree26%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
not applicable31%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes35%
no65%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree28%
agree61%
disagree11%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree45%
agree49%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree50%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree33%
agree58%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree50%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know7%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree48%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know8%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree33%
agree57%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes99%
no1%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin80.3%
any other white background ethnic origin6.4%
african ethnic origin4.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin83.7%
any other white background ethnic origin6.3%
african ethnic origin2.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

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(0.24 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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St Catharine's CofE Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

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St William's Catholic Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

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Ince CofE Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

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