What did Ofsted judge Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orrell Holgate Academy?

Orrell Holgate Academy has 198 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orrell Holgate Academy take?

Orrell Holgate Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Orrell Holgate Academy located?

Orrell Holgate Academy is located in Wigan, WN5 8SJ, Wigan.

How do I apply to Orrell Holgate Academy?

Orrell Holgate Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Orrell Holgate Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Orrell Holgate Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.337 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orrell Holgate Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Orrell Holgate Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

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was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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Orrell Holgate Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orrell Holgate Academy?: Orrell Holgate Academy has 198 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orrell Holgate Academy take?: Orrell Holgate Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Orrell Holgate Academy located?: Orrell Holgate Academy is located in Wigan, WN5 8SJ, Wigan.
How do I apply to Orrell Holgate Academy?: Orrell Holgate Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Orrell Holgate Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Orrell Holgate Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.337 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orrell Holgate Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Orrell Holgate Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.337miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Orrell Holgate Academy, year by year →

Orrell Holgate Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Orrell Holgate Academy's ungraded inspection as Improved significantly at its inspection in January 2025 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Orrell Holgate Academy?: Orrell Holgate Academy has 198 pupils on roll.
What ages does Orrell Holgate Academy take?: Orrell Holgate Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Orrell Holgate Academy located?: Orrell Holgate Academy is located in Wigan, WN5 8SJ, Wigan.
How do I apply to Orrell Holgate Academy?: Orrell Holgate Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Orrell Holgate Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Orrell Holgate Academy for 2026-27 (Reception) was 1.337 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
What is the largest ethnic background at Orrell Holgate Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.4% of pupils at Orrell Holgate Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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