Platt Bridge Community School vs St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Platt Bridge Community School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
479 students
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
| Measure | Platt Bridge Community School Wigan, North West | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1027 of 2,286 | #290 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #8224 of 15,697 | #2437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 479 | 198 |
| Pupils on roll | 479 | 198 |
| Free school meals | 46.9% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | plattbridge.atctrust.org.uk/ | www.saintbenedicts.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 49.0).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 72%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Platt Bridge Community School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 198.
- •Platt Bridge Community 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 Platt Bridge Community School 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 49.0 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 Platt Bridge Community School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Platt Bridge Community School: 479. St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley: 198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Platt Bridge Community School and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley rank in North West?
Platt Bridge Community School is 1027th of 2,286 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).