Leigh CofE Primary School
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60% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, close to the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 60%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 12%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 60.0% | 12.0% | 74.0% | 63.0% | 67.0% | 106.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 49.0% | 7.0% | 67.0% | 58.0% | 67.0% | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 62.0% | 12.0% | 86.0% | 76.0% | 71.0% | 106.0 | 104.0 |
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School information
| URN | 144609 |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-11 |
| Headteacher | Clare Oxborough |
| Trust | THE WINGS' CE TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | WN7 1LP |
| Latest pupils | 351 |
| FSM eligible | 44.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP
https://www.leighceprimary.co.uk/View local authority page1942671389| DfE number | 2008 |
| UKPRN | 10064000 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 15 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 |