Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils are happy at this welcoming and friendly school. They greet visitors warmly. Pupils live out the school's values of respect, love, generosity and equality. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour across the school, including during lessons and at social times. Pupils are well-mannered and are supportive and encouraging to their friends. The school has high aspirations for pupils' achievement. Pupils and staff alike share and demonstrate the school's motto of 'all things are possible'. Pupils enjoy learning and they are keen to share all that they know and can do. Pupils take pride in the work that they produce and recognise the importance of trying their best. Typically, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. There are many opportunities for pupils to broaden their horizons. Pupils enjoy trips to museums, places of worship and regularly welcome visitors into school. They take on leadership roles such as playground leaders and school councillors. Older pupils run activities during the day for younger pupils and aim to make the school a fun and safe place for everyone to enjoy. This promotes pupils organisational and leadership skills. Pupils have a voice and are keen to make a difference to their school and local community.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the gaps that have developed in pupils' learning, as a result of weaknesses in the previous curriculum, are not addressed swiftly enough. This means that some pupils do not have the secure base on which to build new knowledge. The school should ensure that staff are well-equipped to spot and tackle gaps in pupils' learning so that they make smooth progress through the curriculum.
- Teachers do not build pupils' foundational skills in writing as well as they could. This means that some pupils do not communicate consistently well in writing across the curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils get sufficient opportunities to practise their transcription skills, such as spelling and handwriting, until they are fluent.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 210
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
- 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.