St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 418 m 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
281 students
| Measure | St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Wigan, North West | St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Wigan, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #290 of 2,286 | #681 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,697 | #5725 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 281 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 281 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 89.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 12% |
| 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 | stpeters-hindley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.2 vs 60.7).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 71%).
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 12%).
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley is the larger school with 281 students compared with 198.
- •St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is a local authority school while St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley 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 St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley better than St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley ranks higher (78.2 vs 60.7 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley?
About 418 m 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 Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley: 281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley rank in North West?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is 290th of 2,286 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley is 681st of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).