The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Carol Whiting (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY
Town setting
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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
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The Westleigh School
Secondary · 693m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 724m away
The Holden School
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Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.3km away
Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Newton Westpark Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newton Westpark Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newton Westpark Primary School?
Newton Westpark Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newton Westpark Primary School take?
Newton Westpark Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newton Westpark Primary School?
Newton Westpark Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 5JY, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newton Westpark Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newton Westpark Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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