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Leigh Central Primary School
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.1 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
211
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests that it performs better than 21% of schools, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a competitive academic environment.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.7%
Black African12.8%
White Other11.8%
Other5.7%
Mixed Other5.2%
Asian Other4.3%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.49946, -2.52136 · WN7 1UY
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106418
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Central Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Central Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is Leigh Central Primary School a good school?
Leigh Central Primary School scores 21.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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