St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Wigan, WN2 3HY · Wigan · primary school
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31st 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 — 8.4/10 against 2,152 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 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 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, play football or flag American football, and Year 6 students go on a London residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 281 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 specific activities are included in the Year 6 London residential?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a “kind and caring” environment where pupils display “excellent conduct” and “positive attitudes to learning.” The school maintains high expectations, ensuring pupils strive for their best effort and achieve well, while fostering a strong sense of community and respect for others.
Strengths
- Pupils learn a “highly ambitious curriculum” with carefully sequenced knowledge that helps them “deepen their understanding.”
- Staff have “secure subject knowledge” and effectively break down learning into smaller steps, particularly in early reading where children become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, using a “tenacious approach” to secure necessary support.
- Behaviour is excellent, with classrooms described as “calm and orderly” and learning rarely disturbed by disruption.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with positive feedback on professional development and time to implement new ideas.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies must be improved to consistently identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge caused by the previous curriculum, ensuring new learning builds precisely on what pupils already know.
Safeguarding
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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
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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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