Hindley Junior and Infant School

About Hindley Junior and Infant School

Hindley Junior and Infant School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the Wigan local authority area. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 21st out of 98 primary schools in Wigan, putting it comfortably in the top quarter of its peers. The three highest-ranked schools in the same area are Nicol Mere School, Gilded Hollins Community School, and Standish St Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy, all of which sit above Hindley in the local table. The school is led by headteacher Adele McKeever and has a capacity of 210 pupils, with 209 currently on roll. Just over 45 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a community with higher-than-average deprivation. Despite this, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, with the latest graded inspection taking place in April 2023.

Academically, Hindley performs strongly against the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Wigan local authority average of 65 per cent. This places the school in the top 25 per cent nationally by this measure. Reading scores were particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 109 and 47 per cent of pupils achieving the higher standard. In maths, the average scaled score was 105, with 23 per cent reaching the higher threshold. Writing saw 77 per cent at expected and 13 per cent at the higher level. Ofsted’s breakdown from the 2023 inspection rated behaviour and attitudes, and personal development, as Outstanding, while quality of education, leadership and management, and early years provision were all judged Good. The school does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, playing fields, sports hall and a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, athletics, football and netball, and there are clubs for coding, gardening, book club and chess. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulty or disability. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 84 applications were received for 30 places, with 51 first-preference applications and 30 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8. This level of demand suggests a school that is well-regarded locally, particularly among families who value strong academic outcomes in a supportive, community-focused setting. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Holy Family Catholic Primary School, 3.4 kilometres away.

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