St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh

URN: 106448 • Leigh WN7 2AS

Overview

Name
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
URN
106448
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Boyle (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942672730
Website
Visit
Address
Astley Street, Leigh WN7 2AS

Summary

St Thomas' CofE Primary School in Leigh is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender student body of 407, operating within a capacity of 420 pupils. The school emphasizes a Christian ethos, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where all children are encouraged to reach their full potential. The vision of the school is to create a "Family of Faith & Fellowship," promoting strong community bonds among students, parents, and staff.

The curriculum at St Thomas' is designed to be ambitious and well-ordered, ensuring that pupils achieve well across a range of subjects. The school prioritizes high expectations in both academic and personal development, encouraging children to take pride in their work and environment. Staff members work collaboratively to maintain consistency in these expectations, providing a safe and purposeful learning atmosphere.

St Thomas' actively promotes British values, teaching respect and tolerance for diverse cultures and beliefs. The school engages students in democratic processes through initiatives like the school council and Pupil Voice meetings, ensuring that children feel heard and valued in their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
407
Boys
210
Girls
197
FSM %
27.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 407 210 197 420 27.00
2024-09-11 409 210 199 420 25.90
2023-09-11 398 206 192 420 24.10
2022-09-11 398 206 192 420 24.10
2021-09-11 405 209 196 420 22.50
2020-09-11 407 207 200 420 17.90

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