Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan, Wigan
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 96% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan in detail
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan in its own words
In its own words: "'We are a caring family, we pray , learn and grow together .'"
The school runs after-school care, from £5.00 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 95% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan are Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and Nursery (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); St Catharine's CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 52% reading, 72% maths); Mab's Cross Primary School (1 mile, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and St Mary and St John Catholic Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 97% reading, 73% maths).
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School and NurserySt Catharine's CofE Primary SchoolMab's Cross Primary SchoolSt Mary and St John Catholic Primary School
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (95%).
Who goes there
16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 21 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Ince (Manchester) Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kirkwood Close (opposite), 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Holy Family excels at creating a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and happy. The school maintains exceptionally high academic standards while developing well-rounded children through strong leadership opportunities, charitable work and a rich curriculum. Pupils benefit from excellent phonics teaching and targeted support that helps them progress quickly, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Pupils attain remarkably well in reading, writing and mathematics, significantly above national averages
- Strong, caring relationships between staff and pupils with excellent behaviour and respect throughout the school
- Effective phonics teaching with almost all pupils meeting the phonics screening check in Year 1
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who are exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of education
- Wide range of extra-curricular clubs including sports, arts, music and leadership opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- In one or two subjects, the school has not clearly identified the components of knowledge pupils need to learn, which occasionally hinders delivery quality
- Teachers in these subjects need clearer curriculum guidance to deliver content consistently well
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting clubs, curriculum clubs, art clubs, music lessons and regional music concert performances, faith leader roles, ambassador roles, school council, litter picking, careers events, business enterprise activities
Holy Family Catholic Primary School provides a welcoming, family-like atmosphere where pupils flourish academically and personally. The school has successfully maintained the high standards it was previously judged outstanding for, with pupils routinely attaining well above national averages.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
41 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
134 pupils
140 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
136
Total Pupils
74
Boys
62
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,271
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,750
Per pupil
£866k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
5.1%
Persistent absence
117
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
Questions parents ask about Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan
What are SATs results like at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Of the pupils at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
No fixed boundary. When Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Classes at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan average 27.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan has around 136 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan in 2024/25. 5.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan?
Holy Family RC Primary School, New Springs, Wigan is at Longfield Street, New Springs, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 1EL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)