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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.0 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
213
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially with 45% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 88% nationally. However, it may face challenges, as no students achieved a higher standard in these subjects, and the LocaleIQ score indicates it is better than only 14% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2012Older 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% 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 British78.9%
Other5.6%
Black African5.2%
Asian Indian3.8%
White Other1.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.49422, -2.50931 · WN7 2PW
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106501
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2012.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh scores 14.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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