Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 934 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh St Mary's CofE 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School Leigh, North West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1566 of 2,286 | #1942 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #11911 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 | 27.5% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.leighstmarys.co.uk | www.saintjosephs.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 18.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (45% vs 43%).
- •Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Leigh St Mary's CofE 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (31.6 vs 18.8 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 Mary's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School: 211. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh rank in North West?
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1566th 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).