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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
298
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 58%, this primary school shows room for improvement, particularly in fostering a more positive community perception. The school's performance in Key Stage 2 indicates that 51% of students are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 80% nationally, though there are no students achieving the higher standard. Ofsted has rated the school as requiring improvement, highlighting the need for ongoing development.
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Last inspected: 8 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
My child feels safe
68%
School has high expectations
65%
My child makes good progress
61%
School keeps me informed
58%
Behaviour is good
58%
I'd recommend this school
58%
School supports development
55%
Progress is communicated
55%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.7%
White Other13.8%
Black African13.4%
Asian Other8.4%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Black Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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53.49974, -2.52117 · WN7 1UX
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106502
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh rated by Ofsted?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 July 2025.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh a good school?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
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