Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh, WN7 1YE · Wigan · primary school
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71st 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,539 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Mary's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and an after-school club.
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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the after-school club typically involve? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Overview
Leigh St Mary’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly and nurturing" environment where pupils are "happy and settled." The report highlights that staff care deeply for pupils, who are "eager to attend school" and benefit from a "broad and balanced curriculum" enriched by local heritage and diverse extracurricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "follow the full curriculum" and receive effective support.
- The school has "prioritised reading," fostering a love of books through high-quality texts and a well-established phonics programme.
- Classrooms are described as "calm and purposeful learning environments" where pupils behave well and follow the school’s ‘diamond rules’.
- Staff receive "effective training and support," enabling them to deliver curriculum content successfully with clear explanations.
- The governing body "supports and challenges the school well," with a strong focus on education quality and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in some subjects do not focus enough on specific knowledge, hindering some pupils from learning all they should due to unaddressed gaps.
- Some staff do not deliver the phonics programme consistently well, preventing certain pupils, particularly those who find reading difficult, from developing fluency and accuracy as quickly as they should.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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