Hindley Nursery School, Wigan
Hindley Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Wigan. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hindley Nursery School in detail
Hindley Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "Honesty & Respect: for ourselves, for one another in our school and the wider community. Well-being: we prioritise the health, safety and well-being of children, families and staff."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Asian (7%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (23.3%) received SEN support and 4 (3.9%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hindley Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Outwood Academy Hindley (outside), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hindley Nursery School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from September 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This nursery excels at creating a warm, nurturing environment where every child is truly at the heart of what staff do. Children develop into confident, inquisitive learners with strong personal and social skills through expertly planned activities and genuine care from staff. The school is especially skilled at supporting all children, including those with additional needs, to achieve their very best and leave incredibly well prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally rich and broad curriculum carefully designed to build on children's existing knowledge
- Staff have precise understanding of how young children learn and tailor interactions to individual needs
- Outstanding support for children with SEND through early identification and close work with parents and professionals
- Language-rich environment that develops strong communication, literacy and love of reading
- Children show impeccable behaviour and concentrate exceptionally well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders prioritizing safety and welfare, staff receiving up-to-date training, and children learning how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga sessions, community trips to local shops, outdoor play activities, story and music sessions
Hindley Nursery School continues to be an outstanding school where children thrive in a delightful and welcoming environment. They are happy, safe, and exceptionally motivated to learn with high staff expectations for achievement.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby nursery schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Wigan
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wigan
Across Wigan council
Places available
4,061
Applications
3,718
Got 1st preference
91.1%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
27.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
57
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
51.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Hindley Nursery School
What is Hindley Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hindley Nursery School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hindley Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Hindley Nursery School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Hindley Nursery School?
Hindley Nursery School has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Hindley Nursery School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Hindley Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Hindley Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Nursery School?
Hindley Nursery School is at Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)