Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh, WN7 1RY · Wigan · primary school
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26th 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 — 5.8/10 against 3,295 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council, A.F.A (Awake Fit Active), and arts clubs including crafts, Lego, and drawing. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 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 manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Overview
Leigh St John’s CofE Primary has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes the school as a happy place where staff and pupils live out a mission to help all pupils be ‘decent human beings’. Leaders have created a culture that celebrates difference, resulting in an environment where relationships are built on respect and pupils demonstrate exemplary attitudes towards their work.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘irresistible’, with pupils securing ‘deep knowledge’ across subjects through ambitious teaching and carefully chosen visits that inspire curiosity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘exceptional support’, allowing them to fully access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Teachers are ‘highly effective’ in explaining new learning, routinely checking understanding to help pupils build confidence and fluency, particularly in mathematics and reading.
- Personal development is ‘well considered’, with pupils developing a mature understanding of online safety, respect for difference, and clear aspirations for their future careers.
- Governors ‘know their school well’ and use their experience to challenge and support leaders, ensuring actions are taken in the best interests of all pupils.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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