The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Emma Lightfoot (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 500m away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 534m away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh St John's CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh St John's CofE Primary?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh St John's CofE Primary take?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh St John's CofE Primary?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is in Leigh, WN7 1RY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh St John's CofE Primary have a sixth form?
No, Leigh St John's CofE Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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