Schools in Hindley, Wigan

How many schools are there in Hindley, Wigan?

Hindley, Wigan has 1 open school.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Which schools in Hindley, Wigan are rated Outstanding?

1 school in Hindley, Wigan was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection: Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy. Counting Good as well, 100% of the 1 graded schools here are rated Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Three Towers Alternative Provision Academy

Source: Ofsted

Are there grammar schools in Hindley, Wigan?

No. None of the state secondary schools in Hindley, Wigan selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Hindley, Wigan have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Hindley, Wigan have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Hindley, Wigan?

Apply to Wigan through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.