Orrell Holgate Academy — Primary School in Wigan

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Orrell Holgate Academy

Wigan, WN5 8SJ

200 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

17.00% FSM %

100 Boys

100 Girls

About Orrell Holgate Academy

Orrell Holgate Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 200 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Gail Worrall.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wigan
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency	Makerfield
Ward	Orrell
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-11-2016
UKPRN	10057695
URN	143389
Data Last Updated	26-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr James Nicholls	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/11/2024	01/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Bahan	Local Governor	17/10/2025	16/10/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Meghan Matthewson	Local Governor	01/11/2024	03/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Nathan McHugh	Local Governor	29/09/2025	29/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Claire Norcott	Local Governor	01/11/2024	01/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Joanne Piper	Local Governor	20/11/2025	20/11/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Sharon Stelling	Local Governor	01/11/2024	01/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Caleb Wrigglesworth	Local Governor	13/01/2026	12/01/2028	Elected by parents