Holy Family Catholic Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Wigan Street, WN2 5JF |
| School Website | www.holyfamilywigan.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1942704148 |
| URN | 149190 |
School Census
| Total | 197 |
| Girls/Boys | 93/104 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.2%/52.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 8.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 71 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2019 | Good |
| 15/11/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 February 2025 | School inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 105.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 5.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 15% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 73.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Platt Bridge Community School
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
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Newbridge Learning Community
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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