Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Address: Leigh Street
Town/City: Leigh
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: WN7 4TP
Telephone Number: 01942 671442
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Michael Fletcher
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 331 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 50.9%

Location and administration

URN: 135841
DfE Number: 359/3438
UKPRN: 10079932
UPRN: 100012855789
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Wigan (E08000010)
Constituency: Leigh and Atherton (E14001329)
Electoral Ward: Leigh West (E05015003)
Diocese: CE24(Diocese of Manchester)

Easting & Northing: 364169E, 400381N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 58.33" N 2° 32' 29.34" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFFX5+RC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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