Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
URN: 106412 • Wigan WN5 7BD
Overview
- Name
- Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
- URN
- 106412
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- N Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942207134
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St James Road, Wigan WN5 7BD
Summary
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Wigan, with a current enrolment of 447 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 409. The school is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive as independent learners. The ethos emphasises resilience, creativity, and well-being, ensuring that each child is prepared to face new challenges as active members of the community.
The curriculum at Orrell Newfold is diverse and immersive, covering key subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts. The school also offers opportunities for extracurricular activities and promotes the development of global citizenship among its students. Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (S.E.N.D) is a priority, with tailored strategies in place to help them succeed.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's approach, fostering strong relationships with families and local partners. The school aims to empower every child to reach their full potential, reflecting its commitment to innovative and inspirational learning experiences. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Orrell Newfold is diverse and immersive, covering key subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts. The school also offers opportunities for extracurricular activities and promotes the development of global citizenship among its students. Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (S.E.N.D) is a priority, with tailored strategies in place to help them succeed.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of the school's approach, fostering strong relationships with families and local partners. The school aims to empower every child to reach their full potential, reflecting its commitment to innovative and inspirational learning experiences. For more information, visit their website at http://www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 409
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 216 | 231 | 409 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 456 | 219 | 237 | 409 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 465 | 225 | 240 | 409 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 465 | 225 | 240 | 409 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 460 | 221 | 239 | 409 | 8.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 471 | 225 | 246 | 409 | 7.10 |
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