Hindley Junior and Infant School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 798 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hindley Junior and Infant School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Hindley Junior and Infant School Wigan, North West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #290 of 2,286 |
| National rank | – | #2437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | – | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | – | 198 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | – | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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 | hindley.atctrust.org.uk/ | www.saintbenedicts.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hindley Junior and Infant School is a academy school while St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 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 Junior and Infant School better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hindley Junior and Infant School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
How do Hindley Junior and Infant School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley rank in North West?
Hindley Junior and Infant School is unranked and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is 290th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).