Bickershaw CofE Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.6 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
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Bickershaw CofE Primary School Wigan, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2194 of 2,286 | #754 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15400 of 15,697 | #6290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 138 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.6% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 27% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Stjohns-hindleygreen.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.9 vs 8.3).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 27%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is the larger school with 170 students compared with 138.
- •Bickershaw CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green 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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green ranks higher (57.9 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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School: 138. St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bickershaw CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green rank in North West?
Bickershaw CofE Primary School is 2194th of 2,286 and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is 754th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).