The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 236
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wigan
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Boardman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Westleigh School
Secondary · Very close
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Newton Westpark Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Primary · 1.5km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School take?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is in Leigh, WN7 5NJ, in the Wigan local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Westleigh 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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