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Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.3 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
212
Capacity
210
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 92% of schools, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 67%, placing it in the top 45% nationally, although only 7% achieve the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 67% | Top 45% 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 |
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★4.0
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child feels safe
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other5.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.50414, -2.51953 · WN7 1RY
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN106517
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh St John's CofE Primary rated by Ofsted?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Leigh St John's CofE Primary a good school?
Leigh St John's CofE Primary scores 92.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Leigh St John's CofE Primary?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh St John's CofE Primary receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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