Leigh CofE Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Wigan. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leigh CofE Primary School.

Leigh, WN71LP Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 49.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Henrietta Street
Leigh, WN71LP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144609
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WINGS' CE TRUST
Capacity
347 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Manchester
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
335
Free School Meals
47.1% (158 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
49.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
17 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
34
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
335 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating a better future"

Family Adventure Respect Determination Hope

Church of England ethos; Leigh CE Primary School is a church school that recognises and celebrates that every child is unique and special.

Head Teacher's Message

Leigh CE Primary School is proud of its caring, nurturing community with a child-centred approach to teaching. As a Church of England school, it recognises that every child is unique and aims for all children to believe in themselves, feel happy and confident, and achieve their full potential to be the best they can be.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Choir Ocarina Music Multi Sports Archery Curling Pony Club Times Tables Funky Phonics Dance Gymnastics Gardening

Sports

Multi Sports Archery Curling Pony Club Dance Gymnastics Gardening

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing DT English Reading Writing Spelling & Phonics Spoken Language EYFS Geography History Maths Music PE PSHE RE Science Spanish

Admissions Criteria

The Wings' CE Academy Trust is consulting on proposed changes to Leigh CE Primary School’s admission policy for 2026-27, and the Trust is proposing to amend the school's admission arrangements in line with the Church of England criteria for church attendance.

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