The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Liam Richardson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Primary · 562m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 684m away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 987m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 996m away
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bedford High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is in Leigh, WN7 2PW, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's 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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