Leigh Central Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 987 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Leigh Central Primary School Leigh, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1925 of 2,286 | #1942 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #14092 of 15,697 | #14170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.leighcentral.wigan.sch.uk | www.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (19.3 vs 18.8).
- •Leigh Central Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 45%).
- •Leigh Central Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 204.
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 Leigh Central Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leigh Central Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
About 987 m in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Central Primary School: 211. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Central Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh rank in North West?
Leigh Central Primary School is 1925th of 2,286 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is 1942nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).