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Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School
Hereford Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4DH, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.2 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
195
Capacity
207
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 73% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 61.2, which is better than 61% of schools. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 7 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.53881, -2.56548 · WN2 4DH
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106472
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.castlehill.wigan.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 March 2023.
Is Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School a good school?
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School scores 61.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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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