The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Chadwick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLeyland Methodist Infant School
Primary · Very close
Balshaw's Church of England High School
Secondary · 581m away
St Catherine's RC Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Wellfield Academy
Secondary · 894m away
Farington Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Leyland St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Roselyn House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Lancaster Lane Primary and Pre-School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leyland Methodist Junior School?
Leyland Methodist Junior School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leyland Methodist Junior School take?
Leyland Methodist Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leyland Methodist Junior School?
Leyland Methodist Junior School is in Leyland, PR25 3ET, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leyland Methodist Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Leyland Methodist Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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