Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh, WN7 1UY · Wigan · primary school
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83rd of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 1,483 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh Central Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to close the gap with the national median in reading, writing and maths?
What Ofsted said about Leigh Central Primary School
Overview
Leigh Central Primary School is described as a “welcoming place for all” where pupils behave well and bullying is rare. The report states that leaders have developed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” which helps most pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. Staff and parents hold positive views, with governors actively involved in monitoring the school’s performance.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “impeccable” manners and respond well to high expectations, with disruptions to learning being “extremely rare”.
- Reading is placed “at the heart of the school’s curriculum”, resulting in most pupils reading with fluency and expression by the end of Year 2.
- Leaders ensure the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified quickly and supported effectively”.
- Staff receive “effective training” on safeguarding, fostering a culture where pupils feel confident to report concerns.
- The curriculum in most subjects is “carefully organised” to help pupils build on previous knowledge, supported by regular quizzes and recap sessions.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not sufficiently build on knowledge gained in the early years, which “slows the progress that pupils make”. Leaders should ensure Year 1 learning connects effectively with early years development.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that there is a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are trained to identify and report issues promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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