Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
URN: 140087 • Leigh WN7 5NJ
Overview
- Name
- Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
- URN
- 140087
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Boardman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01942702967
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westleigh Lane, Leigh WN7 5NJ
Summary
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Leigh, Wigan, with a current enrolment of 236 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school offers a nursery provision for children aged 2-4 years and operates as a one-form entry institution with seven classes. Strong links with Hindley Green Methodist Church enhance the school's Christian ethos and contribute to the religious, spiritual, moral, and social education of its pupils.
The curriculum at Westleigh Methodist Primary School is designed to provide a solid foundation for students, focusing on three key drivers: Culture, Possibilities, and Responsibilities. These elements aim to foster an understanding of diverse cultures, build aspirations for future careers, and encourage civic responsibility. The school’s vision, "Aspire, Believe, Achieve," underpins its commitment to delivering a structured and enriching academic experience.
As part of the Epworth Education Trust, the school collaborates with other institutions to ensure high standards of education and pastoral care. The Trust promotes a shared ethos rooted in community and faith, striving to support each school's unique context while aiming for excellence in education.
The curriculum at Westleigh Methodist Primary School is designed to provide a solid foundation for students, focusing on three key drivers: Culture, Possibilities, and Responsibilities. These elements aim to foster an understanding of diverse cultures, build aspirations for future careers, and encourage civic responsibility. The school’s vision, "Aspire, Believe, Achieve," underpins its commitment to delivering a structured and enriching academic experience.
As part of the Epworth Education Trust, the school collaborates with other institutions to ensure high standards of education and pastoral care. The Trust promotes a shared ethos rooted in community and faith, striving to support each school's unique context while aiming for excellence in education.
Useful links
- Leave of Absence Form (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) (sen)
- Please view the Consultation for a SEN unit at Westleigh Methodist and offer your views.: Consultation on establishing up to a 16 place Special Educational Needs Unit at Westleigh Methodist Primary, part of Epworth Education Trust. How can you ha (sen)
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Our Methodist Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wigan
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 236
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 31.20
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 120 | 116 | 210 | 31.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 114 | 113 | 210 | 30.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 219 | 110 | 109 | 210 | 32.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 219 | 110 | 109 | 210 | 32.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 220 | 107 | 113 | 210 | 27.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 108 | 117 | 183 | 23.20 |
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