Bickershaw CofE Primary School vs Hindley Green Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
138 students
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
| Measure | Bickershaw CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | Hindley Green Community Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2194 of 2,286 | #391 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15400 of 15,697 | #3307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 138 | 420 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 420 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bickershaw.wigan.sch.uk | www.hindleygreenprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 8.3).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 27%).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 138.
- •Bickershaw CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hindley Green Community Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bickershaw CofE Primary School better than Hindley Green Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hindley Green Community Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 8.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bickershaw CofE Primary School and Hindley Green Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School: 138. Hindley Green Community Primary School: 420. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickershaw CofE Primary School and Hindley Green Community Primary School rank in North West?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is 2194th of 2,286 and Hindley Green Community Primary School is 391st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).