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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
188
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with a 100% recommendation rate from those surveyed. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
95%
School supports development
95%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.0%
Black African8.5%
Mixed Other3.7%
White Other3.2%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Other1.1%
traveller_irish1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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53.52628, -2.54747 · WN2 4HD
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN130955
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green scores 70.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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