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Hindley Junior and Infant School
Argyle Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.9 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
209
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 80% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 13% nationally. The school also boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it outperforms 90% of schools in the area. Parents can feel confident about the quality of education provided, although more detailed data on additional progress measures would be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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53.53251, -2.57454 · WN2 3PN
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106415
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hindley.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hindley Junior and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Hindley Junior and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Hindley Junior and Infant School a good school?
Hindley Junior and Infant School scores 89.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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