Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Leigh for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Wigan. It ranks 12th of 16 primary schools in Leigh. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 April 2015, report published 20 May 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths42%

42%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

234 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals29.5%

29.5%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.2%

19.2%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.8%

9.8%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School	0.2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	60% met the expected standard
Newton Westpark Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Leigh St John's CofE Primary	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	67% met the expected standard
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	51% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Methodist
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Boardman
Phone: 01942702967
Website: westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJ
Local authority: Wigan
URN: 140087

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.