Higher Folds Primary School, based in Leigh, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Higher Folds Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Queensway, Leigh, WN7 2XG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs M E Naylon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106423 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 150 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Folds Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Queensway , Higher Folds WN7 2XG | - not rated | 7 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Infant School Lodge Road , Hindsford M46 9BL | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill School Elliott Street , Tyldesley M29 8JE | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lunts Heath C/O Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian The Gables C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Weston Road c/o Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.