Best primary schools in Hindley (2026)
Hindley has 7 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley, in the top 6% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 74%, against 62% for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 6% in England |
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley Hindley · Roman Catholic |
83% | 86% | 18% | Good | |
2 Top 41% in England |
Castle Hill St Philip's CofE Primary School Hindley · Church of England |
64% | 73% | 7% | Good | |
3 Top 44% in England |
St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Hindley · Church of England |
66% | 71% | 12% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 47% in England |
Hindley All Saints CofE Primary School Hindley · Church of England |
61% | 71% | 10% | Good | |
5 Bottom 39% in England |
Hindley Green Community Primary School Hindley |
59% | 80% | 13% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 37% in England |
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green Hindley · Church of England |
58% | 71% | 8% | No rating | |
7 Bottom 26% in England |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green Hindley · Roman Catholic |
54% | 64% | 8% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Hindley?
On exam results over the last three years, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is the top-ranked primary school in Hindley, in the top 6% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.