The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Head
- Mr Matthew Boyle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 562m away
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Primary · 658m away
Bedford High School
Secondary · 686m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 1.2km away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh take?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is in Leigh, WN7 2AS, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas' CofE 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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