The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 299
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 23.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bury
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rhys Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe
Primary · Very close
Radcliffe Primary School
Primary · 540m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 724m away
Gorsefield Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Cams Lane Primary School
Primary · 990m away
Millwood Primary Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
Star Radcliffe Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Ladywood School
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Wesley Methodist Primary School currently has 299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wesley Methodist Primary School take?
Wesley Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Wesley Methodist Primary School is in Manchester, M26 4PX, in the Bury local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wesley Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wesley 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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