Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

URN: 106502 • Leigh WN7 1UX

Overview

Name
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
URN
106502
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Janice Taberner (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01942674226
Website
Visit
Address
Windermere Road, Leigh WN7 1UX

Summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Leigh is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a diverse community of 298 pupils, with a capacity for 315. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where Christ is central to its ethos, promoting values of love, justice, and humility. The staff prioritise the safety and well-being of all students, ensuring they feel valued and secure as they learn.

The curriculum is guided by the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on history that encourages pupils to develop a coherent understanding of both British and world history. Through an inquiry-based approach, students engage with historical concepts and skills, fostering curiosity and critical thinking. The school aims for all children to make progress towards age-related expectations in history.

Sacred Heart also values community connections, celebrating the unique backgrounds of each family. The school encourages strong relationships among students, families, and staff, creating a supportive learning environment that enhances both academic and personal growth. For more information, visit their website at [leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk](http://www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk).

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
298
Boys
159
Girls
139
FSM %
33.60
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 298 159 139 315 33.60
2024-09-11 316 163 153 315 32.00
2023-09-11 302 136 166 315 28.10
2022-09-11 302 136 166 315 28.10
2021-09-11 304 155 149 315 27.60
2020-09-11 304 158 146 315 22.70

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