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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
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- Wigan WN2 1EL
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Children develop a thirst for reading from their very first days in the Reception class.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well structured in art and science so that pupils’ knowledge builds effectively over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: No areas needing improvement mentioned.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Children who struggle are given effective support and do not get left behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary in lessons and during breaktimes.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve highly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils said that bullying rarely happens and that staff deal with it well.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand the importance of British values and are tolerant and respectful towards those who are different.
Parent Feedback: Pupils, staff and parents are proud to be associated with this happy school.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give their opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of clubs are available to pupils before and after school.
Teacher Engagement: Members of staff feel valued and exceptionally well supported.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have high expectations for all pupils.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No challenges noted with the teaching staff.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers provide demanding tasks that make students think more deeply.
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About Us
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is a Primary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 134 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 86% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holy Family is known for being a joyful school with a family environment and outstanding academic accomplishments. We work hard to ensure that together with our parents, carers and church community, our children get the very best out of their education. Our team members are talented, dedicated, and skilled. They provide a happy, safe and supportive learning environment for all children to flourish and achieve. We sincerely hope you have fun exploring our website. Any questions you may have can be directed to the school directly. Request Mrs. Gough or Mrs. Beckett.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 25.8 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% 11 | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 100 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 1 | 66.95% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 10.8% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 98 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 97 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 61.61% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.16% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Family Catholic Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
