Orrell Holgate Primary School

URN: 106409 • Wigan WN5 8SJ

Overview

Name
Orrell Holgate Primary School
URN
106409
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gail Worrall (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Moor Road, Wigan WN5 8SJ

Summary

Orrell Holgate Primary School is a community school located in Wigan, with a capacity of 210 students. The school prides itself on fostering a caring family ethos, where children are encouraged to be well-behaved, hardworking, and supportive of one another. The school's motto, "Learning for Life," reflects its commitment to equipping students with essential skills for success both now and in their future educational journeys.

The curriculum at Orrell Holgate is designed to be engaging and linked to broader learning experiences, including educational visits and activities that promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. The school places high expectations on pupil achievement, aiming for every child to reach their potential.

Support services are integral to the school's operations, with dedicated staff for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), safeguarding, and mental health. The school also offers various wrap-around care options, including a breakfast club and after-school provision, ensuring that families have access to essential support throughout the school day.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-10-31
Last Ofsted
2011-11-03
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 210
2024-09-11 210
2023-09-11 210
2022-09-11 210
2021-09-11 210
2020-09-11 210

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