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

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

Wigan, WN2 4SD

170 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

25.30% FSM %

84 Boys

86 Girls

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

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Wigan, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 170 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Chloe Fletcher.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wigan or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Wigan
Region	North West
Administrative District	Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency	Makerfield
Ward	Hindley Green
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	QUEST (A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOLS TRUST)
Opened	01-01-2015
UKPRN	10048319
URN	141644
Data Last Updated	10-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Crispin Pailing	Chair of Local Governing Body	21/09/2024	04/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Walls	Chair of Local Governing Body	05/06/2025	04/06/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lauren Burns	Local Governor	01/07/2025	30/06/2029	Elected by school staff
Miss Chloe Fletcher	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Laura Miller	Local Governor	05/12/2025	04/12/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Naylor	Local Governor	08/07/2025	07/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynsey Thorniley	Local Governor	22/05/2025	21/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francesca Thornton	Local Governor	22/05/2025	21/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Walls	Local Governor	01/11/2023	04/06/2025	Elected by parents

Schools Nearby

Hindley Green Community Primary School

0.18 km • Wigan

Other

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green

0.25 km • Wigan

Other

Oakfield High School and College

0.95 km • Wigan

Other

Hindley Nursery School

1.26 km • Wigan

Other

Outwood Academy Hindley

1.28 km • Wigan

Other

Bickershaw CofE Primary School

1.56 km • Wigan

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wigan, Wigan.

How many pupils does St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green have?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green has 170 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green a faith school?

Yes, St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green?

The Principal at St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is Miss Chloe Fletcher.

Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green located?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is at Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD, in the Wigan local authority, North West.

Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green currently open?

St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green is currently open.

Contact

Principal

Miss Chloe Fletcher

Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4SD

01942255396

Stjohns-hindleygreen.org.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 141644

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026