Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School, Wigan
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wigan. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 36th-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School in detail
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "In recognition of its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England in partnership with the Church and Diocese. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my pleasure to welcome you to Hindley All Saints’. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a caring, vibrant environment where children, families, staff, and the wider community work together so that every child can thrive."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, cooking, gardening, art and sewing.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 82% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School are Hindley Junior and Infant School (0.3 miles); Hindley Junior and Infant School (0.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 87% maths); Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 83% reading, 93% maths); and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (0.7 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School.
Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolHindley Junior and Infant SchoolCastle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary SchoolSt Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Who goes there
41.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 30 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hindley Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Exeter Road (near), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Pupils are genuinely proud to attend this school and feel valued, with adults listening to them and helping them feel safe. The school delivers a well-planned curriculum where most pupils achieve well, with special attention paid to early reading and supporting those who need extra help. The school dog Bramble and the range of enrichment activities make learning engaging and enjoyable for all children.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe and secure with a strong sense of school community and family atmosphere
- Broad, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge in small, ordered steps with good support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on early reading with effective phonics programme and promotion of love of reading
- Effective identification and support for pupils who are not keeping up with their learning
- Wide range of clubs, activities and responsibilities that develop pupils' leadership skills
Areas for Improvement
- Information about some pupils with SEND is not always used quickly enough to put timely support in place
- Some early readers are given books containing sounds they have not yet learned, making it difficult for them to read successfully
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School clubs, book fairs, library visits, outdoor learning including growing produce, school library management, bee care, school ambassador roles, weekly discussions about current affairs
Hindley All Saints Church of England Primary School is a good primary school where pupils feel proud, safe and included. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong emphasis on early reading and support for all learners.
At a Glance
41.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.9
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
31.3
KS2
8
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School.
- CFAT Superheroes Hindley J&I School440m away · Not yet graded
- Castle Hill Kids Club Hindley Ltd560m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
204 pupils
210 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
237
Total Pupils
107
Boys
130
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,952
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,903
Per pupil
£1368k
Total funding
£120k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Classes at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). 4 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School has around 237 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School: CFAT Superheroes Hindley J&I School (440m away, registered, not yet graded) and Castle Hill Kids Club Hindley Ltd (560m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School?
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School is at Chapel Fields Lane, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3QS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)