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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Abbott Street, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3DG, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.5 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
192
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 86% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 6% nationally. Additionally, the school boasts a LocaleIQ score of 81.5, indicating it outperforms 82% of schools in the area. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 18%, the overall results reflect a solid foundation for student learning and development.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality 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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.5%
Black African10.4%
Mixed Other5.2%
White Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.53689, -2.58410 · WN2 3DG
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106494
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley rated by Ofsted?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley a good school?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley scores 81.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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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