The Westleigh School Catchment Area
The Westleigh School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Leigh, Wigan , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 957 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
957
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Westleigh School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Westleigh School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wigan. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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 →The Westleigh School — School Information
- Full address
- Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NL
- Local authority
- Wigan
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146087
Other Secondary Schools in Leigh
If The Westleigh School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leigh are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Westleigh School
Is The Westleigh School oversubscribed? ▾
The Westleigh School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Westleigh School? ▾
Admission to The Westleigh 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 The Westleigh School cover? ▾
The Westleigh School is a secondary school in Leigh, Wigan, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Westleigh School? ▾
The Westleigh School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.