Leigh St John's CofE Primary vs Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students
| Measure | Leigh St John's CofE Primary Leigh, North West | Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #883 of 2,286 | #1602 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7320 of 15,697 | #12133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 210 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk | www.westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 30.4).
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 42%).
- •Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 210.
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary is a local authority school while Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a academy 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 St John's CofE Primary better than Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh St John's CofE Primary ranks higher (53.1 vs 30.4 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 St John's CofE Primary and Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary: 210. Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh St John's CofE Primary and Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is 883rd of 2,286 and Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is 1602nd of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).