St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan, WN2 4SD · Wigan · primary school
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42nd 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,515 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% 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 (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Overview
St John’s Church of England Primary School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. It is described as a "caring, supportive school where pupils play and learn well together," with students feeling "safe and happy." Leaders maintain "increasingly high expectations," resulting in pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieving well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "suitably ambitious," with leaders carefully planning the "building blocks of knowledge" to help pupils achieve more highly than in the past.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; the phonics programme is "designed well," and pupils read widely, with older students receiving targeted support to close gaps.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, learning about "tolerance and equality" and understanding that "bullying is not welcome."
- Extra-curricular opportunities are rich, including "adventurous residential visits" and clubs, enriching pupils' learning experiences.
- Staff are generally well-supported, with leaders ensuring a balance of challenge and support, and most staff feeling their well-being is looked after.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders are less clear about the order in which pupils should encounter knowledge, which hinders teachers in designing learning and makes it harder for pupils to link new knowledge with earlier learning.
- A small number of staff do not implement the phonics programme as effectively as intended, hindering some pupils from becoming fluent readers as quickly as they should; these staff require appropriate training and support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture of safeguarding" supported by regular staff training and strong links with external partners.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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