St James Road, Orrell, Wigan, Lancashire WN5 7BD
10 simple reasons to choose Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Orrell, Wigan.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Wigan and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 17% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately, and are coordinated by topics. Primary School Quality Mark Outreach accreditation. More facilities than the majority of state primaries.
In the top 20% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 5 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Orrell Newfold Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Green Meadow Independent Primary School (7.2 miles); Tower College, Pre-Prep, Lower & Middle (8.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
St James' Catholic Primary School, Orrell (0.1 miles); Orrell Lamberhead Green Academy (1.4 miles); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Up Holland (1.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Tower College (10 miles); Scarisbrick Hall School (13.2 miles); Bolton School Girls' Division (13.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Winstanley College (0.8 miles); St Peter's Catholic High School Visual Arts College (1.2 miles); Hawkley Hall High School (4.3 miles).