Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Leigh, WN7 5JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Leigh for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 6th of 16 primary schools in Leigh. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in January 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 13 January 2026, report published 1 March 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Strong standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 January 2026
Pupils benefit from an environment where they feel welcomed and happy. They enthusiastically describe their school as a place where 'everyone is unique and cared for'. Pupils benefit greatly from the remarkable levels of care on offer. They thrive in their wider development. Pupils value the excellent relationships that they have with staff at the school. They enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. A range of highly effective strategies help pupils to settle at the start of each day. This enhances pupils' sense of belonging. Pupils relish the praise that they receive for their impressive attitudes to school life. They are proud to receive the prestigious 'star of the week' awards and to share marshmallows with their headteacher. Pupils are taught to be polite and kind towards others. They behave extremely well. Pupils trust adults to keep them safe from any harm. If bullying should occur, it is dealt with effectively. Leaders set high aspirations for pupils' achievement. Staff understand the barriers and challenges that some pupils face in their learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those pupils who speak English as an additional language are supported effectively to succeed. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Pupils relish many opportunities to take on responsibilities in school, including helping in the school office and by being dining hall helpers and school councillors. Older pupils take pride in being positive role models for younger children in their roles as play leaders. Pupils' talents and interests are broadened through an extensive range of clubs, such as crochet, Spanish and art. They are proud to represent their school in sporting events such as boccia, curling and rugby. Pupils are also well prepared for life in modern Britain through visits to museums, cities and art galleries that broaden their cultural understanding.
What the school should improve
- To further strengthen pupils' preparedness for their next steps in education, leaders should continue to further embed their work on raising the attainment of pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, so that pupils achieve the best possible outcomes by the time they leave the school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Newton Westpark Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 51% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracey Whitton
- Phone
- 01942674312
- Address
- Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Leigh, WN7 5JS
- Local authority
- Wigan
- URN
- 106503
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.