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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Walmesley Road, Leigh, WN7 1YE

Voluntary aided school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2019

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Academic picture

43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School, Leigh

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

70.0%

Writing

63.0%

Maths

60.0%

RWM Combined

43.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Leigh Central Primary School

0.11 km away · Community school

Good

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

0.14 km away · Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Leigh CofE Primary School

0.23 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington

0.63 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

0.64 km away · Voluntary aided school

Outstanding

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About Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 207 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Walmesley Road, Leigh, WN7 1YE | More schools in Wigan

Ofsted inspection history

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

Jun 2024 — School remains Good
Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School

What is Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School located?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan (WN7 1YE).

How many pupils attend Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School?

Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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