The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 43.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs W Hilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Hereford Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Hindley High School
Secondary · 736m away
Outwood Academy Hindley
Secondary · 744m away
Hindley Nursery School
Nursery · 764m away
Tanfield School
Special school · 778m away
The Parks School
Independent · 848m away
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Primary · 921m away
Oakfield High School and College
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School take?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School is in Wigan, WN2 4DH, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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