How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh has 298 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is located at Windermere Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1UX.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Windermere Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1UX

Not rated

Inspected 8 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

51%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

298

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Voluntary aided school

Type

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is a voluntary aided school in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 298 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wigan →
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 298 / 315 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

32.3%

Free school meals

50%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

23.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

103

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.0%

Overall absence

20.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

13.58

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

12.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£48,847

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,941 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,995

Spend per pupil

£7,129

Income per pupil

46%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Windermere Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1UX
Phone: 01942674226
Headteacher: Carol Gillespie
Website: http://www.leighsacredheart.wigan.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is a voluntary aided school in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh have?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh has 298 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh is located at Windermere Road, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 1UX.

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