Leigh CofE Primary School
Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leigh CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leigh for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 5th of 16 primary schools in Leigh. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2023, report published 15 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 April 2023
This is a school where all pupils are welcome, irrespective of their faith or background. Pupils told inspectors that everyone is made to feel part of the school community, regardless of their differences. This helps pupils to feel happy at school. Pupils work hard to meet the high expectations that leaders and staff have of their academic achievement and personal development. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well in many subjects. However, some children in the early years do not achieve as well as they should. Pupils feel well supported by staff. They appreciate that staff listen to their concerns and help them. If bullying does occur, leaders deal with it quickly. This helps pupils to feel safe. Most staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Many pupils are polite and respectful to staff and one another. However, some staff in the early years miss opportunities to teach these young children how to behave in school. Pupils value the opportunities to take on responsibilities and roles within the school, such as members of the ethos team or school council. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs on offer, such as cookery and crafts. These opportunities help them to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In one or two subjects, leaders have recently revised the curriculum. These changes have not been finalised. The current lack of guidance hinders some teachers from designing learning that builds up pupils' knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that they finalise the curriculums in these subjects.
- Leaders have not ensured that the early years curriculum is being delivered as intended. A few staff lack the expertise needed to develop children's language and communication well. Furthermore, some staff miss opportunities to teach children how to behave in school. As a result, some children do not achieve as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that early years staff promote children's communication and language, teach children how to behave and deliver the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
43 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
350 pupils on roll, with places for 347
Schools near Leigh CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Central Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WINGS' CE TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Oxborough
- Phone
- 01942671389
- Address
- Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 144609
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.