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Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 3DJ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
243
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving KS2 expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 34% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
Black African5.8%
White Other2.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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53.48745, -2.49853 · WN7 3DJ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN140053
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School a good school?
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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