Located in Leigh, Leigh CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Leigh CofE Primary School currently has around 351 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.9%. african pupils make up about 17.4% , followed by other white at 10%
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: | Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP |
| Website: | https://www.leighceprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01942671389 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wigan |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Clare Oxborough |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144609 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 347 |
| Number of Pupils: | 351 |
| Number of Boys: | 181 |
| Number of Girls: | 170 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.90% | 147 |
| African | 17.40% | 61 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 35 |
| Other Black | 6.80% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 23 |
| Pakistani | 4.00% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 2.80% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 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 CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh CofE Primary School Henrietta Street , WN7 1LP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Windermere Road , WN7 1UX | - not rated | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Central Primary School Windermere Road , WN7 1UY | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Walmesley Road , WN7 1YE | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 3,268 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,407 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 | 1,411 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 | 1,456 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.