Hindley Green Community Primary School
Wigan, WN2 4SS · Wigan · primary school
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22nd of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 2,458 of them, against 8.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hindley Green Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Writing Wizards club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With the roll matching the capacity exactly, how does the school manage waiting lists for new starters? Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Hindley Green Community Primary School
Overview
Hindley Green Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "nurturing" environment where leaders and staff care passionately about the community. Pupils are "kind and polite," feel safe, and enjoy coming to school, with bullying being "extremely rare." The school maintains a "calm and orderly environment" where pupils behave well and are "curious and keen to learn."
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "ambitious curriculum" that is "aspirational" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and "check pupils’ learning regularly," carefully addressing errors and misconceptions to help pupils recall prior learning.
- There is a "strong focus" on reading, with a well-delivered phonics programme that fosters a "love of reading" and ensures no pupil is left behind.
- Pupils enjoy extra responsibilities, such as acting as "reading ambassadors" or "school council" members, and participate in a broad range of clubs and community activities.
- Staff are "enthusiastic and cheerful" and feel well supported by leaders, who receive strong support from trustees and the governing body.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not revisit key knowledge with enough frequency, meaning pupils sometimes do not remember aspects of the curriculum sufficiently well. Leaders should ensure teachers revisit essential parts of the curriculum so pupils embed this knowledge into their "long-term memory."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are alert to signs of risk and leaders work efficiently with external agencies to provide prompt support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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