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Leigh CofE Primary School
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Leigh CofE Primary School
- Primary
- Wigan WN7 1LP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics program delivered by well-trained staff starts in Reception Year.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils achieve well from Year 1 to Year 6 with well-designed learning activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Early years curriculum delivery needs more clarity; staff need to develop better language and communication skills.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well in key stages 1 and 2 with effective support for those who join mid-term.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective systems help pupils catch up quickly, especially those joining in key stage 1.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Many pupils are polite and respectful; however, early years need better behavior teaching.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective systems identify additional needs; SEND pupils fully involved in all school aspects.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is quickly addressed; pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Curriculum includes online safety, road safety, and other hazards outside of school.
Parent Feedback: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View; their opinions are considered.
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs such as cookery and crafts help pupils develop talents and interests.
Teacher Engagement: Ongoing training helps teachers develop subject knowledge; they design effective learning activities.
Impact on Student Progress: Learning activities build effectively on prior knowledge, resulting in good pupil achievement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check on what pupils know and provide opportunities to revisit prior learning.
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About Us
Leigh CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 335 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 62% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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C+
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 2-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.5 | 19.7 | 23.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 104 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 102 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | 61.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 9.09% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 63.36% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.95% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Leigh CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1