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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1UX

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

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51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

60.0%

Writing

60.0%

Maths

64.0%

RWM Combined

51.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Leigh Central Primary School

0.03 km away · Community school

Good

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

0.14 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Leigh CofE Primary School

0.22 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

0.5 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

0.76 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 31 responses), 58% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 298 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1UX | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 31 responses): 58% of parents would recommend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh.

What are Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh's latest exam results?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh: KS2 2024/25: 51% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh located?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 1UX).

How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh has around 298 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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