Best Secondary Schools in Leigh
2 secondary schools found
Key Facts
- There are 2 secondary schools in Leigh, accounting for 5.1% of the total in the area, with a combined total of 2,058 pupils.
- Both secondary schools in Leigh have achieved a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 0 Outstanding and 2 Good out of 2 inspected schools.
- The secondary schools in Leigh have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41.3%, and a spending per pupil of £8,524, compared to national averages.
- The Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Leigh is -0.51, with 33.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 32.6%.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 secondary schools in Leigh, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Leigh | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.51 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 33% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,524 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.