Holy Family Catholic Academy
URN: 149190 • Wigan WN2 5JF
Overview
- Name
- Holy Family Catholic Academy
- URN
- 149190
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Crawley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01942704148
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wigan Street, Wigan WN2 5JF
Summary
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a mixed primary school located in Wigan, part of the St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust. With a current enrolment of 247 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 210, reflecting its popularity within the community. The academy is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment, with 41.7% of students eligible for free school meals, highlighting its dedication to catering to diverse needs.
The curriculum at Holy Family Catholic Academy focuses on excellence for all students, fostering a love for learning through various engaging activities. Recent initiatives include after-school clubs, such as a Movie Night, and a Library Club that encourages reading for pleasure. The school also offers a playgroup, Holy Family Tots, for younger children, promoting early socialisation and community engagement.
The academy places a strong emphasis on leadership and student involvement, as seen in the introduction of a Year 6 leadership team. This approach not only empowers students but also enhances their confidence and skills. Overall, Holy Family Catholic Academy strives to create a nurturing and ambitious educational experience for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Holy Family Catholic Academy focuses on excellence for all students, fostering a love for learning through various engaging activities. Recent initiatives include after-school clubs, such as a Movie Night, and a Library Club that encourages reading for pleasure. The school also offers a playgroup, Holy Family Tots, for younger children, promoting early socialisation and community engagement.
The academy places a strong emphasis on leadership and student involvement, as seen in the introduction of a Year 6 leadership team. This approach not only empowers students but also enhances their confidence and skills. Overall, Holy Family Catholic Academy strives to create a nurturing and ambitious educational experience for all its pupils.
Useful links
- SEND Provision at Holy Family (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- In-year Admissions (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Reception Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Documents & Policies (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 247
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 121
- FSM %
- 41.70
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 247 | 126 | 121 | 210 | 41.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 108 | 98 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 205 |
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