Leigh Central Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh Central Primary School
Address: Windermere Road
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 1UY
Telephone Number: 01942 673810
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Hurst
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 211 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 106418
DfE Number: 359/2034
UKPRN: 10072621
UPRN: 100012855990
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Leigh Central & Higher Folds (E05015001)

Easting & Northing: 365513E, 400433N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 0.34" N 2° 31' 16.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGF2H+2G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Gareth Cheesman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Gore - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mrs Angela Holcroft - Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 June 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Liggett - Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Lowe - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Poole - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Ms Sue Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2029.