Best primary schools in Lees (2026)
Lees has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School, in the top 30% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 67%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 30% in England |
St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School Lees · Church of England |
72% | 72% | 3% | No rating | |
2 Top 32% in England |
St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy Lees · Roman Catholic |
68% | 68% | 11% | No rating | |
3 Top 35% in England |
Knowsley Junior School Lees |
69% | 64% | 8% | Good | |
4 Top 35% in England |
St Agnes CofE Primary School Lees · Church of England |
70% | 73% | 7% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 48% in England |
Hey-with-Zion Primary School Lees · Church of England/Methodist |
59% | 59% | 12% | No rating |
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- Droylsden
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- Farnworth
- Golborne
- Hazel Grove
- Heywood
- Hindley
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- Irlam
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What is the best primary school in Lees?
On exam results over the last three years, St Thomas' Leesfield CofE Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Lees, in the top 30% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.