Leigh Central Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Leigh Central Primary School currently has around 211 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (50.7%). african pupils make up about 12.8% , followed by other white at 11.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1UY |
| Website: | http://www.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01942673810 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Dawn Hurst |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 106418 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 211 |
| Number of Boys: | 111 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 50.70% | 107 |
| African | 12.80% | 27 |
| Other White | 11.80% | 25 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.70% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 5.20% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 4.30% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | - not rated | 38 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 121 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | - not rated | 246 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 1,876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holden School Firs Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bride Community Church Christian School Kings Park Christian Centre , Leigh Road WN7 1UB | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.