Leigh CofE Primary School vs Leigh St John's CofE Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh CofE Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
| Measure | Leigh CofE Primary School Leigh, North West | Leigh St John's CofE Primary Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1202 of 2,286 | #883 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #9442 of 15,697 | #7320 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 350 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 7% |
| 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.leighceprimary.co.uk/ | www.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 43.3).
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 60%).
- •Leigh CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •Leigh CofE Primary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 210.
- •Leigh CofE Primary School is a academy school while Leigh St John's CofE Primary is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CofE Primary School better than Leigh St John's CofE Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh St John's CofE Primary ranks higher (53.1 vs 43.3 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 Leigh CofE Primary School and Leigh St John's CofE Primary?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh CofE Primary School: 350. Leigh St John's CofE Primary: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh CofE Primary School and Leigh St John's CofE Primary rank in North West?
Leigh CofE Primary School is 1202nd of 2,286 and Leigh St John's CofE Primary is 883rd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).