PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW

Voluntary aided school

Roman Catholic

Pupils

213

Ages

4-11

FSM

20.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

45.0%

Maths

94.0%

RWM Combined

45.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2022 — School remains Good
Jun 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh: KS2 2024/25: 45% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 2PW).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh with other schools?

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