The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Louise Byrne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · Very close
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Primary · 337m away
Oakfield High School and College
Special school · 829m away
Hindley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Outwood Academy Hindley
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hindley High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Tanfield School
Special school · 1.5km away
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is in Wigan, WN2 4HD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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