The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 279
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
- Head
- Mr Stephen Eccles (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Primary · 418m away
The Parks School
Independent · 615m away
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Primary · 721m away
Brookfield High School
Special school · 972m away
The Phoenix Centre
Pupil referral unit · 975m away
Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 975m away
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tanfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley currently has 279 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley take?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley?
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley is in Wigan, WN2 3HY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England 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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