Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan, WN2 4HD · Wigan · primary school
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51st 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 the 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are available during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “confident and independent” and feel “happy at school” due to positive relationships with staff. Inspectors found that the curriculum is “ambitious” and that pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are “well prepared for the next stage of education.” The inspection awarded ‘Good’ judgements across all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes towards their learning” and behave well, with a “calm and purposeful atmosphere” that rarely interrupts lessons.
- The school provides a “range of experiences,” such as trips and charity work, which help pupils develop empathy and understand how to “make a positive contribution to society.”
- Younger pupils develop a “secure knowledge of phonics” through consistent teaching, with many becoming “fluent readers by the end of key stage 1.”
- Governors “support and challenge the school well,” while staff appreciate recent actions taken to support their “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The school must “finalise its curriculum thinking” in one or two subjects where the full range of key content has not been determined, hindering teachers’ ability to prioritise knowledge.
- Teachers need to “swiftly remedy” knowledge gaps in a small number of subjects caused by weaknesses in the previous curriculum, which currently leave some older pupils’ understanding “less secure.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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