Orrell Newfold Community Primary School vs Up Holland High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 306 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Up Holland High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
874 students
| Measure | Orrell Newfold Community Primary School Wigan, North West | Up Holland High School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 2,286 | #145 of 536 |
| National rank | #411 of 15,697 | #1254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 447 | 874 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 874 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 93% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.newfold.wigan.sch.uk | uhhs.uk |
The verdict
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.9 vs 64.8).
- •Up Holland High School is the larger school with 874 students compared with 447.
- •Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a local authority school while Up Holland High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School better than Up Holland High School?
On the Success Index (England), Orrell Newfold Community Primary School ranks higher (93.9 vs 64.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Orrell Newfold Community Primary School and Up Holland High School?
About 306 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School: 447. Up Holland High School: 874. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orrell Newfold Community Primary School and Up Holland High School rank in North West?
Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is 54th of 2,286 and Up Holland High School is 145th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).