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Wesley Methodist Primary School
Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX, Bury
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.2 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
299
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Methodist
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 60% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 7%, the school is better than 42% of others in the area, suggesting a supportive learning environment. However, limited published data may restrict a fuller understanding of its overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2012Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
White Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.57081, -2.34029 · M26 4PX
School details
Local authorityBury
RegionNorth West
URN146996
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Wesley Methodist Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wesley Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2012.
Is Wesley Methodist Primary School a good school?
Wesley Methodist Primary School scores 42.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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