Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Westleigh Lane Leigh Lancashire WN7 5NJ |
| Phone | 01942702967 |
| Reference Number | 140087 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.85%
Girls: 49.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 2 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.1% |
| African | 8.1% |
| White, Other | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-04-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-29 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2015-04-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-09-01 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-11-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-05-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
School Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JN |
0.14 miles |
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Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Nel Pan Lane, Leigh, Select, Lancashire, WN7 5JS |
0.16 miles |
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Newton Westpark Primary School
Tennyson Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5JY |
0.37 miles |
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Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Kirkhall Lane, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 1RY |
0.71 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UX |
0.96 miles |
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Leigh Central Primary School
Windermere Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1UY |
0.97 miles |
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Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Walmesley Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1YE |
1.04 miles |
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Hindley Green Community Primary School
Thomas Street, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SS |
1.05 miles |
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Leigh CofE Primary School
Henrietta Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 1LP |
1.06 miles |
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Leigh St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leigh Street, Leigh, Greater Manchester, WN7 4TP |
1.1 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA |
1.1 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green
Atherton Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4SD |
1.16 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green
Swan Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4HD |
1.21 miles |
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Bickershaw CofE Primary School
Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4AE |
1.26 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
West Bridgewater Street, Pennington, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 4HB |
1.43 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
Mather Lane, Leigh, WN7 2PW |
1.51 miles |
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St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill
Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 2JU |
1.53 miles |
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ |
1.64 miles |
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Parklee Community School
Wardour Street, Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46 0AR |
1.76 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
Astley Street, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2AS |
1.77 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Westleigh School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NL |
0.11 miles |
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The Holden School
Firs Lane, Leigh, Leigh, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, WN7 4SB |
1.04 miles |
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Atherton High School
Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY |
1.58 miles |
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Oakfield High School and College
Long Lane, Hindley Green, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN2 4XA |
1.72 miles |
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Outwood Academy Hindley
Mornington Road, Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG |
1.96 miles |
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Bedford High School
Manchester Road, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 2LU |
2.05 miles |
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Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN |
2.09 miles |
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Westhoughton High School
Bolton Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire, BL5 3BZ |
2.52 miles |
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The Parks School
Market Street, Hindley, Hindley, WN2 3AN |
2.57 miles |
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Cambian Tyldesley School
Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, Wigan, Manchester, M29 8BS |
2.58 miles |
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Lowton Church of England High School
Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU |
2.67 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7EE |
2.91 miles |
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Green Meadow Independent Primary School
Robson Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RD |
2.96 miles |
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Newbridge Learning Community
Moss Lane, Platt Bridge, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 3TL |
3.01 miles |
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Golborne High School
Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL |
3.27 miles |
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Dean Trust Rose Bridge
Holt Street, Ince, Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1 3HD |
4.08 miles |
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Culcheth High School
Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH |
4.12 miles |
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Ladybridge High School
New York, Junction Road, Deane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4NG |
4.3 miles |
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Rumworth School
Armadale Road, Ladybridge, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 4TP |
4.36 miles |
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Hawkley Hall High School
Carr Lane, Hawkley Hall, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 5NY |
4.45 miles |