PrimaryData as of May 2026

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, WN5 7BD

Community school

Pupils

447

Ages

3-11

FSM

10.6%

Capacity

409

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

95.0%

Writing

93.0%

Maths

98.0%

RWM Combined

93.0%

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About Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 447 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: St James Road, Wigan, WN5 7BD | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Orrell Newfold Community Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — Outstanding
Dec 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Orrell Newfold Community Primary School

What is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Orrell Newfold Community Primary School's latest exam results?

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 93% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Orrell Newfold Community Primary School located?

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN5 7BD).

How many pupils attend Orrell Newfold Community Primary School?

Orrell Newfold Community Primary School has around 447 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Orrell Newfold Community Primary School with other schools?

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