Leigh Central Primary School Catchment Area
Leigh Central Primary School is a community primary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 211 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
211
Pupils
210
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Leigh Central Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Leigh Central Primary School is set by Wigan and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wigan before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wigan catchment area documents →Leigh Central Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Windermere Road, Leigh, WN7 1UY
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 49.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 106418
Other Primary Schools in Leigh
If Leigh Central Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.
Newton Westpark Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WN7 5JY
Gilded Hollins Community School Catchment Area
Community school · WN7 3PQ
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 2AS
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 5JN
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 2PW
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WN7 1UX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Leigh Central Primary School
Is Leigh Central Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Leigh Central Primary School currently has 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Leigh Central Primary School? ▾
Admission to Leigh Central Primary School is managed by Wigan. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Leigh Central Primary School cover? ▾
Leigh Central Primary School is a primary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Leigh Central Primary School? ▾
Leigh Central Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.