Hindsford CofE Primary School, Manchester
Hindsford CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Manchester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Hindsford CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Hindsford CofE Primary 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 were similar in 2024 (90% in reading, 83% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hindsford CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 46 families put Hindsford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 79 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hindsford CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hindsford CofE Primary School are Sacred Heart RC Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Parklee Primary School (0.5 miles); St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 81% maths); and Chowbent Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 54% maths).
Hindsford CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Sacred Heart RC Primary SchoolParklee Primary SchoolSt Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolChowbent Primary School
What parents say
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hindsford CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 94% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (90%).
Who goes there
43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 8.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Atherton Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sacred Heart Church (outside), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hindsford CofE Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hindsford CofE Primary School are Fred Longworth High School (0.2 miles), Atherton High School (0.6 miles), St Mary's Catholic High School (1.6 miles) and Bedford High School (1.6 miles).
Fred Longworth High SchoolAtherton High SchoolSt Mary's Catholic High SchoolBedford High School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hindsford is a caring community where children thrive academically and personally. The school offers an ambitious curriculum with expert teaching, particularly in reading and phonics, alongside wonderful enrichment activities that create memorable experiences. Every child is known and supported individually, with staff providing swift help for those who need it.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum with clear learning goals that help pupils achieve highly
- Expert phonics teaching and a strong reading culture with diverse, carefully chosen books
- Exceptional personal development opportunities including leadership roles, voting, and career exploration
- Skilled staff who quickly identify pupil needs and provide swift support, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning throughout the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong safeguarding culture and systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, needle felting, meditation, early risers club, house captain roles, leadership positions, school assemblies and events
Hindsford CofE Primary School is a caring school where pupils are valued and achieve highly across the curriculum. The school has maintained outstanding standards with excellent relationships between staff, pupils, and parents.
At a Glance
43.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
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 declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary 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
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
16.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
110
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,285
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,944
Per pupil
£1416k
Total funding
£123k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
8.2%
Persistent absence
183
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
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hindsford CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hindsford CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Hindsford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hindsford CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hindsford CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hindsford 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 Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Hindsford CofE Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Classes at Hindsford CofE Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Hindsford CofE Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hindsford CofE Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Hindsford CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 8.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Hindsford 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.
How many road collisions happen near Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Hindsford CofE Primary School?
Hindsford CofE Primary School is at Lodge Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)