Orrell Holgate Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wigan, North West WN5 8SJ · Wigan
#159 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#1254 of 15,697 nationally
About Orrell Holgate Academy
Orrell Holgate Academy is a academy primary located in Wigan, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 86.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 159th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 198; capacity filled 94.3%.
There are 83 schools in Wigan; Orrell Holgate Academy ranks 8th of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)86%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)24%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)18.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Orrell Holgate Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 198
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 18.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 86%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 24%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Orrell Holgate Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
347 students · 689 m away
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students · 839 m away
Up Holland High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
874 students · 868 m away
St Peter's Catholic High School
Wigan · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,026 students · 963 m away
Dean Trust Wigan
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
715 students · 1.5 km away
Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students · 1.7 km away
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Skelmersdale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
211 students · 1.7 km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 1.7 km away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Upholland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
227 students · 2.0 km away
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Wigan
WIGAN · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Gawsworth Primary School
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
The Grosvenor Park Church of England Academy
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Appleton Thorn Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St Edward's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Darwen · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
Seaton Academy
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
197 students
Elmridge Primary School
Altrincham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
199 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Orrell Holgate Academy a good school?
Orrell Holgate Academy has a Success Index (England) of 86.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #159 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Orrell Holgate Academy rank in North West?
Orrell Holgate Academy ranks #159 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #1254 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Orrell Holgate Academy?
Orrell Holgate Academy had 198 students in 2025.
Is Orrell Holgate Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Orrell Holgate Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Orrell Holgate Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orrell Holgate Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.