Holy Family Catholic Academy is a mainstream primary school in Wigan for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 39 of its 228 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 8 (3.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 228 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Wigan.
17.1% get SEN support
39 of 228 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.5% have an EHC plan
8 of 228 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication17
- Social, emotional and mental health6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 228 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Miss Rebecca Crawley
- Part of
- St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 42.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wigan
- School reference (URN)
- 149190
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wigan council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, February 2025
Inspected in February 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Platt Bridge Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Newbridge Learning Community Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Fix-It (UK) Ltd Independent · Ages 16–24 0.7 miles
- Hawkley Hall High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St John's Church of England Primary School, Abram Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 21.5%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.3 miles
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 33.9%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.5 miles
- St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 17.4%, EHC plans 2.8% 1.3 miles
Questions about Holy Family Catholic Academy
How many pupils at Holy Family Catholic Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 39 of the 228 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 8 (3.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (17 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Holy Family Catholic Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Through Wigan council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Holy Family Catholic Academy?
You can ask for Holy Family Catholic Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Holy Family Catholic Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Platt Bridge Community School, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Holy Family Catholic Academy?
Wigan Street, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5JF, in Wigan.
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