Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School, Leigh
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Leigh. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 15 schools in Leigh with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 78% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wigan (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School in detail
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Leigh St Peter’s CE Primary School, our vision is to provide a happy, safe and nurturing environment where every member of our school community is valued, supported and empowered to flourish. Inspired by the teachings of Jesus and rooted in our Christian faith, we are committed to enabling all children to experience ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10)."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 79% in Wigan and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 65% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School are Newton Westpark Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 69% reading, 88% maths); Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 60% maths); Leigh Central Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 77% maths); and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh (0.8 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 64% maths).
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Newton Westpark Primary SchoolLeigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolLeigh Central Primary SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 72% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (80%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).
Who goes there
49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 42 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Daisy Hill Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Malham Close (near), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School issued 14 suspensions, 3.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School are The Westleigh School (1.2 miles) and Lowton Church of England High School (1.6 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a genuinely happy school where children love learning and feel safe and cared for. The school excels at teaching reading and delivers a broad curriculum with skilled teachers. Staff are highly supportive of pupils' wellbeing and personal development, with strong behaviour and respectful relationships at the heart of school life.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching of early reading with expert staff ensuring children develop phonics skills from nursery onwards
- Broad and balanced curriculum with knowledgeable teachers delivering learning skilfully
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships across the school, creating a pleasant environment for all
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who progress well alongside their peers
- Strong leadership and governance with clear improvements made since the previous inspection
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in prior knowledge in a few subjects from the previous curriculum, affecting their ability to build on foundations
- Limited enrichment activities and clubs outside of lessons, restricting pupils' opportunities to discover talents and interests
- Need to expand cultural and creative activities to enrich the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School is a happy, welcoming primary school where pupils from diverse backgrounds thrive together. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection and is now rated Good across all key areas.
At a Glance
49.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
10
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Steplab CPDx
8 Aug 2026
Our Safeguarding Team
30 Jul 2026
Keeping Safe Online
29 Jul 2026
Design Technology- catapult fun.
20 Nov 2019
CURRICULUM INTENT
1 Aug 2019
Healthy Eating
3 May 2019
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
303 pupils
386 places
83 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leigh
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leigh
Across Wigan council
Places available
3,894
Applications
3,541
Got 1st preference
88.7%
Got preferred school
97.3%
All primary applications across Wigan council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
42
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
331
Total Pupils
168
Boys
163
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
22.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,665
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,210
Per pupil
£2254k
Total funding
£215k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
17.6%
Persistent absence
301
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Wigan allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 78% of its 386 places.
How big are the classes at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Classes at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School has around 331 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 17.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Apply through Wigan's coordinated admissions process, naming Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wigan is 10 (the median across 146 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School?
Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School is at Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)