Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
URN: 106512 • Leigh WN7 4HB
Overview
- Name
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
- URN
- 106512
- 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
- 56.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942673667
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Bridgewater Street, Leigh WN7 4HB
Summary
Christ Church CofE Primary School, located in Leigh, Wigan, is a voluntary aided primary school catering to a mixed-gender population of 208 pupils. The school operates with a capacity of 210 and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (40.40%). The school’s ethos is rooted in a caring community, aiming to inspire, achieve, and grow together as one family.
The curriculum at Christ Church is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside Religious Education and Modern Foreign Languages. The school emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and emotional development, promoting British values and encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports and creative clubs.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a strong partnership with parents and the community, encouraging involvement through various initiatives and events, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential within a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at Christ Church is designed to provide a well-rounded education, encompassing subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside Religious Education and Modern Foreign Languages. The school emphasizes the importance of personal, social, and emotional development, promoting British values and encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports and creative clubs.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions in place for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a strong partnership with parents and the community, encouraging involvement through various initiatives and events, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential within a nurturing environment.
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 40.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 93 | 115 | 210 | 40.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 99 | 111 | 210 | 39.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 210 | 34.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 204 | 100 | 104 | 210 | 34.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 104 | 104 | 210 | 28.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 110 | 100 | 210 | 22.40 |
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