St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, Wigan

In its own words: "At St. John's Hindley Green, we foster a caring and inclusive community where children are inspired to learn, express themselves, and thrive. Our focus is on nurturing curiosity, celebrating individuality, and building positive relationships so every child feels safe, supported, and motivated as they grow both academically and personally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At St. John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green, we believe every child should feel safe, valued, and inspired to achieve their very best. As a proud member of the QUEST Trust family, we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where strong relationships and shared values create a true sense of belonging for all."

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green reached the expected standard in reading and 75% 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 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green are Hindley Green Community Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 91% maths); Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green (0.2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); Bickershaw CofE Primary School (1 mile, Good, 64% reading, 41% maths); and Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School (1 mile, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths).

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is one of 5 schools run by Quest (a Church of England Schools Trust), an academy trust.

5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Hindley Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Swan Lane (opposite), 40 metres away.

In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green issued 17 suspensions, 10 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green are Outwood Academy Hindley (0.8 miles) and The Westleigh School (1.1 miles).