Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington vs St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington Leigh, North West | St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2116 of 2,286 | #1865 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14982 of 15,697 | #13658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leigh | Leigh |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.christchurchprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.leighsaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh scores higher on the Success Index (England) (22.2 vs 12.5).
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 43%).
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is the larger school with 395 students compared with 205.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington better than St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh ranks higher (22.2 vs 12.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington and St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington: 205. St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington and St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh rank in North West?
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington is 2116th of 2,286 and St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh is 1865th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).