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
School thumbnail

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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login