Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Leigh, North West | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Leigh, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1602 of 2,286 | #1930 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #12133 of 15,697 | #14117 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 32.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | 51% |
| 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.westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk/ | www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.4 vs 19.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51% vs 42%).
- •Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is the larger school with 300 students compared with 234.
- •Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a academy school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh 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 Westleigh Methodist Primary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School ranks higher (30.4 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 Westleigh Methodist Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leigh and Leigh in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School: 234. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh rank in North West?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is 1602nd 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).