Outwood Academy Hindley vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 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.
Outwood Academy Hindley
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
908 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan, North West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #369 of 536 | #290 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3040 of 4,090 | #2437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 908 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 908 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 18% |
| 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.hindley.outwood.com/ | www.saintbenedicts.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 28.5).
- •Outwood Academy Hindley is the larger school with 908 students compared with 198.
- •Outwood Academy Hindley 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 Outwood Academy Hindley better than St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley ranks higher (78.2 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 Outwood Academy Hindley and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Hindley: 908. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Hindley and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley rank in North West?
Outwood Academy Hindley is 369th of 536 and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is 290th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).