The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 366
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 47.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Ms Gemma Yapp
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Holden School
Independent · Very close
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.3km away
Newton Westpark Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.4km away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School currently has 366 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School take?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 4TP, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.