Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Address: School Street
Town/City: Leigh
County: Lancashire
Postcode: WN7 5JN
Telephone Number: 01942 672611
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Leech
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 205 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.6%

Location and administration

URN: 106481
DfE Number: 359/3373
UKPRN: 10068656
UPRN: 100012820300
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Makerfield (E14001350)
Electoral Ward: Leigh West (E05015003)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 365221E, 401805N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 30' 44.66" N 2° 31' 32.82" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGF6F+XM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Joe Buckler - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Olive Harvey - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2028.
  • Mr Darren Lewthwaite - Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Peter Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 11 October 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Whiteley - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2026.