Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Street Leigh Lancashire WN7 5JN |
| Phone | 01942672611 |
| Reference Number | 106481 |
Westleigh St Paul’s CofE Primary School continues to maintain the standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating effective actions since the last evaluation. The school creates a warm and supportive environment where pupils feel happy, safe, and respected. The commitment to high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, has resulted in many pupils achieving well across the curriculum. However, areas for curriculum improvement are ongoing, particularly in the early years, and some inconsistencies in curriculum delivery need to be addressed promptly to enhance learning outcomes further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.07%
Girls: 42.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| 4 | 22 | 7 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.8% |
| African | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 04 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show high levels of happiness and feel safe at school.
- There is a strong emphasis on early reading and effective phonics instruction.
- Teachers provide timely feedback to pupils, aiding their understanding.
- Pupils are encouraged to take on responsibilities, enhancing their leadership skills.
- The school has effective procedures for identifying and supporting SEND pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery has inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
- Oversight by the governing body regarding strategic improvement is not robust enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ |
0.14 miles |
|
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS |
0.25 miles |
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Newton Westpark Primary School
Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY |
0.45 miles |
|
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY |
0.59 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX |
0.85 miles |
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Leigh Central Primary School
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY |
0.87 miles |
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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE |
0.94 miles |
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Leigh CofE Primary School
Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP |
0.95 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Leigh Road, Atherton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA |
1.03 miles |
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Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP |
1.1 miles |
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Hindley Green Community Primary School
Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS |
1.19 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD |
1.3 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB |
1.33 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD |
1.34 miles |
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Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE |
1.37 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW |
1.39 miles |
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St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU |
1.58 miles |
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ |
1.61 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS |
1.64 miles |
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Parklee Primary School
Wardour Street, Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46 0AR |
1.68 miles |
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The Westleigh School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL |
0.22 miles |
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The Holden School
Firs Lane, Leigh, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, WN7 4SB |
1.02 miles |
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Atherton High School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY |
1.51 miles |
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Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA |
1.85 miles |
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Bedford High School
Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU |
1.91 miles |
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Fred Longworth High School
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1.98 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hindley
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2.09 miles |
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Cambian Tyldesley School
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2.47 miles |
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Westhoughton High School
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2.57 miles |
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Lowton Church of England High School
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2.63 miles |
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The Parks School
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2.71 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EE |
2.77 miles |
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Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Robson Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RD |
2.96 miles |
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Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL |
3.14 miles |
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Golborne High School
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL |
3.3 miles |
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Culcheth High School
Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH |
4.02 miles |
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
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4.22 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
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4.31 miles |
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Rumworth School
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4.37 miles |
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Essa Academy
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4.49 miles |