Heap Bridge Village 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, 20 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heap Bridge Village Primary School
Bury · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
170 students
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
| Measure | Heap Bridge Village Primary School Bury, North West | St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1388 of 2,286 | #754 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #10832 of 15,697 | #6290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 170 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Bury | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.heapbridge.co.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 36.9).
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 Heap Bridge Village 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 36.9 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 Heap Bridge Village Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bury and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School: 170. St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heap Bridge Village Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green rank in North West?
Heap Bridge Village Primary School is 1388th 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).