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Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.4 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
366
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although only 60% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% of respondents recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, but prospective parents may want to consider the academic performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% 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 |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.3
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
School has high expectations
76%
Behaviour is good
72%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Progress is communicated
72%
Good range of subjects
68%
School keeps me informed
64%
School responds to concerns
56%
School supports development
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.9%
Black African13.9%
Other7.1%
Black Other3.3%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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53.49890, -2.54161 · WN7 4TP
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN135841
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School scores 38.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Peter's CofE Primary School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
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