Leigh CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leigh, North West WN7 1LP · Wigan
#1202 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#9442 of 15,697 nationally
About Leigh CofE Primary School
Leigh CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Leigh, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 350 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 43.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1202nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (74th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 350; capacity filled 100.9%.
There are 17 schools in Leigh; Leigh CofE Primary School ranks 5th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)60%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)12%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)44.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Leigh CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 350
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 44.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 100.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 60%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 12%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Leigh CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students · 224 m away
Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 225 m away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 230 m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students · 592 m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 663 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 779 m away
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
395 students · 1.3 km away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.5 km away
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
331 students · 1.6 km away
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Great Sankey Primary School
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
350 students
Dial Park Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
Overchurch Junior School
Wirral · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
Kentmere Primary Academy
Rochdale · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Preston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Hursthead Junior School
Cheadle · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
354 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leigh CofE Primary School a good school?
Leigh CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 43.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1202 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Leigh CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Leigh CofE Primary School ranks #1202 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #9442 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leigh CofE Primary School?
Leigh CofE Primary School had 350 students in 2025.
Is Leigh CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Leigh CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leigh CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leigh CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.