SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3HY
01942 258647 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Wigan comparisons use the 33 of its 70 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 37 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 13th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 22nd highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wigan. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wigan figures pool parents at the Wigan schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
42 pupils in this year group.
71% — 5 points above the Wigan average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wigan. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 53 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wigan | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 29.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 36th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 13.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 67th highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 70 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 66 state primary schools in Wigan. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 30.0% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hindley Junior and Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Platt Bridge Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ince CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St William's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School, Abram 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley?
81% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put St Peter's CofE Primary School, Hindley as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141643.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.