St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley vs St Mary's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Wigan · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Wigan, North West | St Mary's CofE Primary School Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 2,286 | #1444 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,697 | #11167 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 11% |
| 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 | www.saintbenedicts.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintmarys.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 35.4).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 55%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 11%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 198.
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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley better than St Mary's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley ranks higher (78.2 vs 35.4 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley and St Mary's CofE Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wigan and Wigan in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley: 198. St Mary's CofE Primary School: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley and St Mary's CofE Primary School rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is 290th of 2,286 and St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1444th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).