Orrell Holgate Academy
URN: 143389 • Wigan WN5 8SJ
Overview
- Name
- Orrell Holgate Academy
- URN
- 143389
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gail Worrall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942776670
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Road, Wigan WN5 8SJ
Summary
Orrell Holgate Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Wigan, with a current enrolment of 200 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school emphasizes a caring family ethos, aiming to equip children with essential skills for success both in primary and secondary education. The academy's motto, "Learning for Life," reflects its commitment to fostering lifelong learning, resilience, and ambition among its students.
The curriculum at Orrell Holgate is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, incorporating various opportunities for wider learning through visits and guest speakers. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, ensuring that pupils are well-rounded individuals. The school operates a busy schedule, offering a breakfast club from 7:30 am and afterschool provision until 4:30 pm, providing additional support for families.
Support for students is a priority at Orrell Holgate, with dedicated staff for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), safeguarding, and mental health. The school actively collaborates with parents and the wider community to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Orrell Holgate is designed to be engaging and comprehensive, incorporating various opportunities for wider learning through visits and guest speakers. The school places a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, ensuring that pupils are well-rounded individuals. The school operates a busy schedule, offering a breakfast club from 7:30 am and afterschool provision until 4:30 pm, providing additional support for families.
Support for students is a priority at Orrell Holgate, with dedicated staff for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), safeguarding, and mental health. The school actively collaborates with parents and the wider community to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Year Group Long Term Curriculum Maps (other)
- Home (other)
- Anti-Bullying and Behaviour Policies (other)
- Rowan Learning Trust Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 200
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 100 | 100 | 210 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 106 | 98 | 210 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 104 | 108 | 210 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 104 | 108 | 210 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 211 | 103 | 108 | 210 | 17.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 212 | 107 | 105 | 210 | 11.80 |
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