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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Wigan Local SEND Offer (sen)
- Positive Parent Partnership Policy (other)
- Local Governing Body (other)
- Policies and Statutory Information (other)
- Positive Parent Partnership Policy (other)
- Inclusion (other)
- Policy page Cookie Control Link Icon (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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