Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 1RY
212 Pupils
210 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
20.30% FSM %
110 Boys
102 Girls
About Leigh St John's CofE Primary

Leigh St John's CofE Primary is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Leigh and the surrounding area in Wigan with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 212 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Emma Lightfoot.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Atherton South & Lilford
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071384
URN 106517
Data Last Updated 17-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kelly Partington Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lara Flaherty Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Natalie Hatton Governor 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vivien Hilton Governor 08/10/2023 07/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Elizabeth Holden Governor 10/11/2023 09/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Lightfoot Governor 01/09/2010 31/08/2050 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Kelly Partington Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Phillips Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leigh, Wigan.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary has 212 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Leigh St John's CofE Primary has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Leigh St John's CofE Primary is Mrs Emma Lightfoot.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is at Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 1RY, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Leigh St John's CofE Primary: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh St John's CofE Primary is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Emma Lightfoot
Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, WN7 1RY
Location
Quick Summary
URN 106517
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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