Schools in Leigh, North West (2025)
17 schools · 5,984 students · 13 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 234.
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Ranked schools in Leigh
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 188Gilded Hollins Community SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 209 students
- 262St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
- 353Leigh St John's CofE PrimaryLeigh · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 448Bedford High SchoolLeigh · Local authority Secondary45.5 Attainment 8 · 1,111 students
- 543Leigh CofE Primary SchoolLeigh · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 640Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 331 students
- 732Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 830Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolLeigh · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 930Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolLeigh · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 255 students
- 1029Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 1128Newton Westpark Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 202 students
- 1222St Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighLeigh · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 395 students
- 1319Leigh Central Primary SchoolLeigh · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 211 students
- 1419Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School LeighLeigh · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 300 students
- 1519St Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighLeigh · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 1617The Westleigh SchoolLeigh · Academy Secondary36.4 Attainment 8 · 976 students
- 1713Christ Church CofE Primary School, PenningtonLeigh · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilded Hollins Community School Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 87.8 Top 10% | 97% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 209 |
| 2 | St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 61.8 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 3 | Leigh St John's CofE Primary Leigh · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 53.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 4 | Bedford High School Leigh · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 47.7 Lower 50% | 45.5 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 5 | Leigh CofE Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 43.3 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 6 | Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 39.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 331 |
| 7 | Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.6 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 8 | Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.4 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 9 | Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 255 |
| 10 | Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 29.2 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 11 | Newton Westpark Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.1 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 202 |
| 12 | St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 22.2 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 395 |
| 13 | Leigh Central Primary School Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 19.3 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 211 |
| 14 | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 19.2 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 300 |
| 15 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 18.8 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 16 | The Westleigh School Leigh · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.1 Lower 50% | 36.4 Attainment 8 | 976 |
| 17 | Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington Leigh · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 12.5 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Leigh?
Gilded Hollins Community School is the highest-ranked school in Leigh with a Success Index (England) of 87.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Leigh?
Leigh has 17 schools (15 primary, 2 secondary) educating 5,984 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Leigh?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Leigh is 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.