The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Hurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · Very close
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 534m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 732m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 987m away
The Holden School
Independent · 1.1km away
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Central Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Central Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Central Primary School?
Leigh Central Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Central Primary School take?
Leigh Central Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Central Primary School?
Leigh Central Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 1UY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Central Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Central Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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