Outwood Academy Hindley vs St Peter's Church of England 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
281 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan, North West | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 536 | #681 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #3040 of 4,090 | #5725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 908 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 908 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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/ | stpeters-hindley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.7 vs 28.5).
- •Outwood Academy Hindley is the larger school with 908 students compared with 281.
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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley ranks higher (60.7 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 Peter's Church of England 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Hindley and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley rank in North West?
Outwood Academy Hindley is 369th of 536 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley is 681st of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).