Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Watson, it falls under Wigan local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8902nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 72nd out of 98 in Wigan.
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.4/5 from 13 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School include Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Choir, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, Leigh St Mary's CofE 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Walmesley Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1YE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Watson |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.5% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8902nd of 13,686
Nationally
1267th of 2,065
In North West
72nd of 98
In Wigan
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
57%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walmesley Road, Leigh
Wigan, WN7 1YE
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