The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- THE WINGS' CE TRUST
- Head
- Clare Oxborough
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · Very close
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · Very close
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 592m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 663m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 779m away
The Holden School
Independent · 1.3km away
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh CofE Primary School?
Leigh CofE Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh CofE Primary School take?
Leigh CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh CofE Primary School?
Leigh CofE Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 1LP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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