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Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Wigan
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Holy Family Catholic Academy

Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JF

A Good-rated primary school in Wigan where 55% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led
Roman Catholic
Pupils
247
Ages
2-11
FSM
41.7%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
68.0%
Writing
65.0%
Maths
74.0%
RWM Combined
55.0%

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About Holy Family Catholic Academy

Holy Family Catholic Academy is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 42 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 247 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wigan Street, Wigan, WN2 5JF | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Family Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Jul 2019 — Good (predecessor: Holy Family Catholic Primary School Platt Bridge)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Holy Family Catholic Academy

What is Holy Family Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Family Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 42 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Holy Family Catholic Academy.
What are Holy Family Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
Holy Family Catholic Academy: KS2 2024/25: 55% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Academy located?
Holy Family Catholic Academy is a primary school in Wigan, Wigan (WN2 5JF).
How many pupils attend Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Holy Family Catholic Academy has around 247 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holy Family Catholic Academy with other schools?
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