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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/04/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 347
Number of Pupils: 351
Number of Boys: 181
Number of Girls: 170

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.90%147
African17.40%61
Other White10.00%35
Other Black6.80%24
Other Mixed6.60%23
Pakistani4.00%14
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%10
Other Asian2.80%10
Unclassified2.80%10
Chinese1.70%6
White and Black Caribbean0.90%3
Indian0.90%3
White and Black African0.60%2
Caribbean0.60%2
White and Asian0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (4.4)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.9)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
58%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.