Leigh CofE Primary School

URN: 144609 • Leigh WN7 1LP

Overview

Name
Leigh CofE Primary School
URN
144609
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE WINGS' CE TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Clare Oxborough (since 2025)
Telephone
01942671389
Website
Visit
Address
Henrietta Street, Leigh WN7 1LP

Summary

Leigh CofE Primary School is a mixed academy located in Leigh, Wigan, with a current enrolment of 351 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 347. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, where the individual needs of each child are prioritised. As a Church of England school, it embraces a Christian ethos, celebrating the uniqueness of every child and encouraging them to reach their full potential.

The curriculum at Leigh CE Primary School is designed to be child-centred, focusing on a broad range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, and the arts. The school promotes a culture of praise and encouragement, while also providing challenges to stimulate learning. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities and support services, including a dedicated pastoral team and a nursery.

With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, Leigh CE Primary School aims to create a positive partnership with families. The school’s commitment to inclusivity and its positive approach to education are reflected in its recent Ofsted report, which rated it as a 'Good' school.

Key details

LA
Wigan
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE WINGS' CE TRUST
Capacity
347
Pupils
351
Boys
181
Girls
170
FSM %
44.10
Open date
2018-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 351 181 170 347 44.10
2024-09-11 335 171 164 347 46.50
2023-09-11 289 153 136 347 43.60
2022-09-11 289 153 136 347 43.60
2021-09-11 270 145 125 315 43.00
2020-09-11 234 127 107 315 34.20

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