The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 192
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Janice Taberner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abbott Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Primary · 418m away
The Parks School
Independent · 443m away
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Primary · 798m away
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tanfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Brookfield High School
Special school · 1.2km away
The Phoenix Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley currently has 192 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley take?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is in Wigan, WN2 3DG, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley have a sixth form?
No, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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