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Leigh CofE Primary School

Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP
Part of: THE WINGS' CE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Leigh CofE Primary School
Leigh, WN7 1LP
351 Pupils
347 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
44.10% FSM %
181 Boys
170 Girls
About Leigh CofE Primary School

Leigh CofE Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Leigh and the surrounding area in Wigan with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 351 pupils on roll. School capacity: 347. Current headteacher: Clare Oxborough.

Information on Leigh CofE Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Leigh Central & Higher Folds
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE WINGS' CE TRUST
Opened 01-12-2018
UKPRN 10064000
URN 144609
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Andrea Atherton Chair of Local Governing Body 28/03/2018 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Christina Lowton Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 18/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Anders Local Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Adam Halton Local Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Elizabeth Hughes Local Governor 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Christina Lowton Local Governor 17/03/2025 16/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kate Monoghan Local Governor 20/05/2025 19/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Clare Oxborough Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Rhoden Local Governor 01/01/2019 31/12/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matt Shailer Local Governor 07/11/2022 06/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Reginald Sinclair Local Governor 11/07/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
0.22 km • Leigh
Other
Leigh Central Primary School
0.23 km • Leigh
Other
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
0.23 km • Leigh
Other
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
0.59 km • Leigh
Other
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
0.66 km • Leigh
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
0.78 km • Leigh
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh CofE Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leigh, Wigan.
Leigh CofE Primary School has 351 pupils, with a capacity of 347.
Leigh CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Leigh CofE Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Leigh CofE Primary School is Clare Oxborough.
Leigh CofE Primary School is at Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Leigh CofE Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh CofE Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Clare Oxborough
Henrietta Street, Leigh, WN7 1LP
01942671389
www.leighceprimary.co.uk/
Location
WN7 1LP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144609
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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