Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green vs The Westleigh School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
The Westleigh School
Leigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Wigan, North West | The Westleigh School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #815 of 2,286 | #464 of 536 |
| National rank | #6783 of 15,697 | #3724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 197 | 976 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 976 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 44.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.8% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 21.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 42.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigan | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.hindleygreensacredheart.co.uk/ | thewestleighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.6 vs 17.1).
- •The Westleigh School is the larger school with 976 students compared with 197.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is a local authority school while The Westleigh School is a academy 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green better than The Westleigh School?
On the Success Index (England), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green ranks higher (55.6 vs 17.1 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green and The Westleigh School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green: 197. The Westleigh School: 976. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green and The Westleigh School rank in North West?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green is 815th of 2,286 and The Westleigh School is 464th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).