Hindley Junior and Infant School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Hindley Junior and Infant School.
Hindley Junior and Infant School, Wigan
Hindley Junior and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wigan. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 67 schools in Wigan with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- 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 8 Oct 2026
Hindley Junior and Infant School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Hindley Junior and Infant School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hindley Junior and Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 40 families put Hindley Junior and Infant School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 10 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hindley Junior and Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hindley Junior and Infant School are Hindley Junior and Infant School (under 0.1 miles); Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); and St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley (0.5 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths).
Hindley Junior and Infant School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Hindley Junior and Infant SchoolHindley All Saints CofE Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School, HindleySt Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
Who goes there
44.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 27 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 5 (2.4%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hindley Rail Station, about 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George Street (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hindley Junior and Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Hindley Junior and Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
44.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hindley Junior and Infant School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hindley Junior and Infant School.
- CFAT Superheroes Hindley J&I SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Castle Hill Kids Club Hindley Ltd920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hindley Junior and Infant School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hindley Junior and Infant School is in Wigan; for families living there:
Apply to Wigan for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hindley Junior and Infant School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
105
Boys
102
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
23.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,995
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,228
Per pupil
£1493k
Total funding
£135k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
14.8%
Persistent absence
182
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hindley Junior and Infant School
What are SATs results like at Hindley Junior and Infant School?
Of the pupils at Hindley Junior and Infant School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Hindley Junior and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Hindley Junior and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hindley Junior and Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When Hindley Junior and Infant 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 Junior and Infant School?
Hindley Junior and Infant School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hindley Junior and Infant School?
Classes at Hindley Junior and Infant School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hindley Junior and Infant School?
Hindley Junior and Infant School has around 207 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hindley Junior and Infant School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Hindley Junior and Infant School in 2024/25. 14.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hindley Junior and Infant School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Hindley Junior and Infant 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 Junior and Infant School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: CFAT Superheroes Hindley J&I School (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Hindley Junior and Infant School?
Hindley Junior and Infant School is at Argyle Street, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3PN.