Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

OutstandingPrimaryAges 4–11133 pupils

Longfield Street, New Springs, WN2 1ELWebsite01942246376

Outstanding133 pupilsAges 4–11

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Outstanding6y ago

Inspected Feb 2020

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils133

Outstanding6y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils133

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Type

Voluntary Aided

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

133 / 140 (95%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~19*

Head Teacher

Mr Stephen Gallagher

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Feb 2020

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 86%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 85%

4.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.1%vs 6.5% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 85% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.8%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (47%)

Not Assessed2 pupils (11%)

Other2 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (11%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 pupils (5%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)8

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)9

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils133

Free school meals18.8%

English as additional language11.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British87.2%

White Other7.5%

Black Other1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.5%

Other0.8%

Indian0.8%

Black African0.8%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

41 responses

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Informed90.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after70.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Spending Per Pupil

£6,683

total expenditure per pupil

£-717 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,330

Support staff£978

Premises£392

Energy£176

Learning resources£273

Income per pupil£6,665

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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