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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Goodgraded 12/01/2022Ages 4–11213 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leigh, within the Wigan local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2022, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Leigh can view St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 12/01/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)74%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake22.5%
Free school meals22.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.2%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.4%
Attendance94.4%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher25.2
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Leigh
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