Leigh CofE Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Leigh (Wigan).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Leigh CE Primary School we are proud of our caring, nurturing community, with a team of staff who are committed to ensuring the needs of all children are at the heart of everything that we do. We hold a strong child centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement yet challenge are key.
As a church school we recognise and celebrate that every child is unique and special. We believe that all children are wonderful and have unique potential waiting to be unlocked. Our aim is for all children to believe in themselves, feel happy and confident and achieve their full potential to be the best that they possibly can.
Leigh CE Primary School has a long history in our community, and is housed in one of the most historic buildings in Leigh . From December 2018, Leigh CE Primary School became part of 'The Wings' CE Trust' which is a multi-academy trust with other schools in Atherton and Wigan.
Being part of The Wings' CE Trust family of schools provides our pupils, and staff, with increased opportunities to share great practice and resources.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Archery
- Choir
- Dance
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Music
- Metacognition
Key facts
- URN
- 144609
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Christina Lowton | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nicholas Finch | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicola Blacker | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Anders | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kate Monoghan | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Christina Lowton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Adam Halton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Elizabeth Hughes | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Matt Shailer | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Clare Oxborough | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Paul Rhoden | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2019 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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