St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
URN: 106494 • Wigan WN2 3DG
Overview
- Name
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley
- URN
- 106494
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Janice Taberner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942253522
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbott Street, Wigan WN2 3DG
Summary
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Hindley is a voluntary aided primary school located in Wigan, serving a mixed-gender population of 192 pupils, with a capacity for 210. The school is founded on Gospel principles, aiming to provide a holistic education that supports students spiritually, socially, and academically. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure that each child reaches their full potential in a nurturing environment.
The school places significant emphasis on building strong partnerships between home and school, recognising that parental involvement is crucial for children's learning and development. St Benedict's is committed to creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere, particularly for families as they transition into the school community.
With 33.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its students, striving to offer a range of opportunities that foster growth and learning. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school directly.
The school places significant emphasis on building strong partnerships between home and school, recognising that parental involvement is crucial for children's learning and development. St Benedict's is committed to creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere, particularly for families as they transition into the school community.
With 33.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is attentive to the diverse needs of its students, striving to offer a range of opportunities that foster growth and learning. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the school directly.
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- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- Mission Statement (other)
- Useful Information (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 192
- Boys
- 97
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 33.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 192 | 97 | 95 | 210 | 33.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 97 | 85 | 210 | 38.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 97 | 98 | 210 | 31.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 97 | 98 | 210 | 31.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 196 | 96 | 100 | 210 | 24.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 196 | 99 | 97 | 210 | 14.80 |
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