The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Draper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Primary · 658m away
Bedford High School
Secondary · 873m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.0km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
Primary · 1.5km away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Glazebury Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School take?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 3DJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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