The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
51%
-11.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 298
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mrs Carol Gillespie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeigh Central Primary School
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 · 500m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 761m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 996m away
The Holden School
Independent · 1.1km away
Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh currently has 298 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is in Leigh, WN7 1UX, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh have a sixth form?
No, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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