Leigh Central Primary School

About Leigh Central Primary School

Leigh Central Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Leigh Central Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Hurst, it falls under Wigan local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9943rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 98 in Wigan.

Leigh Central Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 29 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Leigh Central Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Leigh Central Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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