Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

About Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 447 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 409 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher N Harris, it falls under Wigan local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 88% 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 485th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 98 in Wigan.

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 111 applications for 57 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Orrell Newfold Community Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Orrell Newfold Community Primary 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.

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