The Best Schools In Leigh Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Leigh. These top schools near Leigh are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Leigh and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Leigh St John's CofE Primary

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Our number one ranked school in Leigh based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Leigh St John's CofE Primary.

Pupils
211
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
2

Gilded Hollins Community School

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Gilded Hollins Community School is ranked second in Leigh based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
217
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
3

Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Leigh based on our authoritative ranking is Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School.

Pupils
212
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
4

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh

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The school ranked at number four in our Leigh league table is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
212
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
5

St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

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Our number five ranked school in Leigh based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School.

Pupils
359
Ages
3 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in Leigh and their catchment areas in Leigh ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Leigh St John's CofE Primary
  • Gilded Hollins Community School
  • Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
  • St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School

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