Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Leigh, WN7 3DJ · Wigan · primary school
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75th of 97 primary schools in Wigan we can score, 99 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 2,257 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Overview
Pupils arrive at school “happy and looking forward to the day ahead” in a “joyful, friendly” environment where they feel safe and valued. Leaders have designed a “well-thought-out curriculum” that builds logically from early years to Year 6, ensuring most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils taking on roles such as “recycling ranger” and engaging in community support.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring “almost all pupils read fluently” by key stage 2 through effective phonics programmes and high-quality texts.
- Staff use “strong subject knowledge” and effective assessment systems to refine the curriculum, which has been “particularly effective in mathematics.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and “learn as well as their peers” thanks to well-trained staff and adapted strategies.
- Behaviour is excellent, with learning “seldom disrupted,” and pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility and compassion for others.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders supporting staff to “manage their workload well” and ensuring they feel appreciated.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” teachers do not check “precisely what pupils have remembered,” which hinders how well some pupils build on their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” where staff are vigilant, trained, and work successfully with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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