Hindley Green Community Primary School vs Outwood Academy Hindley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students
Outwood Academy Hindley
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
908 students
| Measure | Hindley Green Community Primary School Wigan, North West | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 2,286 | #369 of 536 |
| National rank | #3307 of 15,697 | #3040 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 420 | 908 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 908 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 36.9% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Wigan |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hindleygreenprimary.org.uk/ | www.hindley.outwood.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 28.5).
- •Outwood Academy Hindley is the larger school with 908 students compared with 420.
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 Hindley Green Community Primary School better than Outwood Academy Hindley?
On the Success Index (England), Hindley Green Community Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 28.5 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 Hindley Green Community Primary School and Outwood Academy Hindley?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hindley Green Community Primary School: 420. Outwood Academy Hindley: 908. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hindley Green Community Primary School and Outwood Academy Hindley rank in North West?
Hindley Green Community Primary School is 391st of 2,286 and Outwood Academy Hindley is 369th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).