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Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 7% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, parent satisfaction is likely supported by the school's positive positioning in the local education landscape.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
Mixed Other8.8%
Other5.4%
Black African4.9%
White Other2.9%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Location
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53.51177, -2.52591 · WN7 5JN
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106481
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.westleighstpauls.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School a good school?
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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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