Schools in Leigh
There are 18 schools in Leigh on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 15 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Wigan local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Leigh (15)
- Bedford Hall Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WN7 3DJ
- Christ Church CofE Primary School, PenningtonVoluntary aided school · WN7 4HB
- Gilded Hollins Community SchoolCommunity school · WN7 3PQ
- Leigh Central Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN7 1UY
- Leigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WN7 1LP
- Leigh St John's CofE PrimaryVoluntary aided school · WN7 1RY
- Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN7 1YE
- Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN7 4TP
- Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary SchoolAcademy converter · WN7 5NJ
- Newton Westpark Primary SchoolCommunity school · WN7 5JY
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school · WN7 1UX
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN7 2XG
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School LeighVoluntary aided school · WN7 2PW
- St Thomas' CofE Primary School, LeighVoluntary aided school · WN7 2AS
- Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · WN7 5JN
Secondary schools in Leigh (2)
- Bedford High SchoolCommunity school · WN7 2LU
- The Westleigh SchoolAcademy sponsor led · WN7 5NL
Other phases in Leigh (1)
- Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd)Special post 16 institution · WN7 4JY
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Leigh?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 18 open schools with a Leigh address (as of 5 June 2026), including 15 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Leigh guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Leigh?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.