Gilded Hollins Community School
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Gilded Hollins Community School
Gilded Hollins Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Gilded Hollins Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christine Burns, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 61st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 98 in Wigan.
Gilded Hollins Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
Gilded Hollins Community School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gilded Hollins Community School include Library, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Gilded Hollins Community School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Helen's Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3PQ |
| Headteacher | Christine Burns |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (97%)
61st of 13,686
Nationally
8th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
97%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
97%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
86
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Helen's Road, Leigh
Wigan, WN7 3PQ
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