The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
71%
+9.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 25.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Head
- Miss Chloe Fletcher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHindley Green Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Primary · Very close
Oakfield High School and College
Special school · 951m away
Hindley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Outwood Academy Hindley
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hindley High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Tanfield School
Special school · 1.5km away
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is in Wigan, WN2 4SD, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England 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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