Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
URN: 106491 • Wigan WN2 1EL
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
- URN
- 106491
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Gallagher (since 2025) , Gallagher
- Telephone
- 01942246376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Longfield Street, Wigan WN2 1EL
Summary
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, located in New Springs, Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school with a strong Catholic ethos. With a capacity of 140 pupils, the school currently serves 133 children in a nurturing environment where each child is valued as a unique individual. The school community is guided by Gospel values, promoting love, compassion, and service in all aspects of school life.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to support not only academic achievement but also the spiritual and emotional development of each child. Pupils consistently perform well above national expectations in Reading, Writing, and Maths, and the school places a strong emphasis on character development and pastoral support. Staff are dedicated to creating a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and the wider community is integral to the school's mission. Holy Family fosters a close-knit community where children can grow in faith and confidence, preparing them for future educational challenges while instilling values of respect and kindness.
The curriculum at Holy Family is designed to support not only academic achievement but also the spiritual and emotional development of each child. Pupils consistently perform well above national expectations in Reading, Writing, and Maths, and the school places a strong emphasis on character development and pastoral support. Staff are dedicated to creating a stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence.
Collaboration with parents, carers, and the wider community is integral to the school's mission. Holy Family fosters a close-knit community where children can grow in faith and confidence, preparing them for future educational challenges while instilling values of respect and kindness.
Useful links
- Remote Learning with MS Teams (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 133
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 61
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 133 | 72 | 61 | 140 | 18.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 134 | 71 | 63 | 140 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 66 | 71 | 140 | 23.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 66 | 71 | 140 | 23.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 135 | 64 | 71 | 140 | 17.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 131 | 59 | 72 | 140 | 13.00 |
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