Hindley Green Community Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 337 m 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
| Measure | Hindley Green Community Primary School Wigan, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 2,286 | #815 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3307 of 15,697 | #6783 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 420 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 420 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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.hindleygreenprimary.org.uk/ | www.hindleygreensacredheart.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 55.6).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 197.
- •Hindley Green Community Primary School is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is a local authority 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 Hindley Green Community Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green?
On the Success Index (England), Hindley Green Community Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 55.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hindley Green Community Primary School: 420. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hindley Green Community Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green rank in North West?
Hindley Green Community Primary School is 391st of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is 815th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).