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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.2 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
407
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the percentage of students achieving higher standards is low at just 2%, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality 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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Black African6.4%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.49318, -2.50099 · WN7 2AS
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106448
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh rated by Ofsted?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh a good school?
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh scores 22.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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