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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, Lancashire, WN7 5NJ, Wigan
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.8 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving above the national average for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 91% of schools. However, only 50% of parents express satisfaction, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and support. Overall, while academic results show promise, parental feedback suggests that prospective families may want to consider this aspect when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 28 April 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
School has high expectations
75%
My child makes good progress
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
My child feels safe
58%
My child is happy
58%
Behaviour is good
50%
I'd recommend this school
50%
School supports development
42%
School responds to concerns
33%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.1%
Black African8.1%
White Other7.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Other2.1%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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53.51286, -2.52870 · WN7 5NJ
School details
Local authorityWigan
RegionNorth West
URN140087
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 April 2015.
Is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School a good school?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School scores 8.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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