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Hindsford CofE Primary School
Lodge Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BL, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.4 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
210
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong KS2 performance, this primary school boasts a 77% rate of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community feel and support. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 29 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (39 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
95%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black African3.3%
Other2.4%
Black Other1.4%
White Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.51570, -2.48045 · M46 9BL
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106441
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.hindsfordprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Hindsford CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hindsford CofE Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 October 2024.
Is Hindsford CofE Primary School a good school?
Hindsford CofE Primary School scores 96.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Based on 39 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hindsford CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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