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Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Wigan, M28 1AGPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,897
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 69 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. All 22 first-preference applicants received offers, which suggests that for those who prioritise the school, it is a realistic option. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, led by headteacher Clare Roberts. It currently has 211 pupils, just one over its official capacity of 210, indicating it is running very close to full. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in May 2024, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections. While no parent-view survey data is available in this dataset, the high demand for places is a strong practical signal that the school is well-regarded in the Wigan area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressKendal Road, Worsley, Manchester, Wigan, M28 1AG
HeadteacherClare Roberts
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)12.8%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 May 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsDanceNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubBook ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.