Outwood Academy Hindley vs The Queen Katherine School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 90 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
The Queen Katherine School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
910 students
| Measure | Outwood Academy Hindley Wigan, North West | The Queen Katherine School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #369 of 536 | #131 of 536 |
| National rank | #3040 of 4,090 | #1131 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 908 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 908 | 910 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 62.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.3% | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56% | 67.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.38 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Wigan | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hindley.outwood.com/ | www.qks.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Queen Katherine School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 28.5).
- •The Queen Katherine School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 908.
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 The Queen Katherine School?
On the Success Index (England), The Queen Katherine School ranks higher (67.6 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 The Queen Katherine School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Outwood Academy Hindley: 908. The Queen Katherine School: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Outwood Academy Hindley and The Queen Katherine School rank in North West?
Outwood Academy Hindley is 369th of 536 and The Queen Katherine School is 131st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).