Leigh St John's CofE Primary vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 500 m 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Leigh St John's CofE Primary Leigh, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #883 of 2,286 | #1930 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #7320 of 15,697 | #14117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 210 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.leighstjohnsprimary.wigan.sch.uk | www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.1 vs 19.2).
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 51%).
- •Leigh St John's CofE Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is the larger school with 300 students compared with 210.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh St John's CofE Primary ranks higher (53.1 vs 19.2 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
About 500 m 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. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh St John's CofE Primary and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh rank in North West?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is 883rd of 2,286 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is 1930th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).