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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.4 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
207
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 90% nationally for reading, writing, and mathematics. However, only 43% of students meet the expected standards in these subjects, and just 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, parent satisfaction and community engagement appear to be strengths, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2019Older 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.2%
White Other4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Black African3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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53.49847, -2.52150 · WN7 1YE
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106516
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.leighstmarys.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2019.
Is Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School a good school?
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School scores 18.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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