R L Hughes Primary School
URN: 106424 • Wigan WN4 9QL
Overview
- Name
- R L Hughes Primary School
- URN
- 106424
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Monica Middlehurst (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942701147
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mayfield Street, Wigan WN4 9QL
Summary
R L Hughes Primary School is a community school located in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, catering to a mixed-gender population of approximately 440 pupils, with a capacity for 460. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. With a free school meal percentage of 18.7%, the school actively works to ensure that all children receive the necessary support to succeed.
The curriculum at R L Hughes is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning. The school emphasizes a balanced educational experience, combining both academic and extracurricular activities. Parents can access regular updates and information through the school's website, which serves as a resource for school news and events.
Headed by Mrs. M Middlehurst, the school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and strong community ties. R L Hughes Primary School encourages parental involvement and feedback, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school to enhance the educational journey of each child.
The curriculum at R L Hughes is designed to engage students and foster a love of learning. The school emphasizes a balanced educational experience, combining both academic and extracurricular activities. Parents can access regular updates and information through the school's website, which serves as a resource for school news and events.
Headed by Mrs. M Middlehurst, the school prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and strong community ties. R L Hughes Primary School encourages parental involvement and feedback, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school to enhance the educational journey of each child.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Newsletter 10 October 2025.pdf (download)
- Home (other)
- School Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- Welcome (other)
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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
- 460
- Pupils
- 440
- Boys
- 219
- Girls
- 221
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 440 | 219 | 221 | 460 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 434 | 218 | 216 | 460 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 430 | 221 | 209 | 460 | 19.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 430 | 221 | 209 | 460 | 19.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 419 | 222 | 197 | 460 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 442 | 229 | 213 | 460 | 13.00 |
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