Wesley Methodist Primary School
Manchester, M26 4PX · Bury · primary school
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32nd of 55 primary schools in Bury we can score, 64 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 — 4.3/10 against 3,328 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wesley Methodist Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 320 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
With results slightly below the national median, how does the school support pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Wesley Methodist Primary School
Overview
Wesley Methodist Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "warm school community" where pupils feel cared for and are "keen to do their best." Leaders have successfully raised expectations and improved the curriculum, resulting in an "ambitious and carefully considered" educational experience where most pupils make strong progress.
Strengths
- Pupils are "welcoming to others" and engage politely, benefiting from "strong, supportive relationships" with staff.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with leaders making it clear "what should be taught and when," allowing pupils to "recall their learning over time."
- Reading is placed "at the heart of the curriculum," with leaders having "successfully fostered a love of reading" across all year groups.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, ensuring that "learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour."
- Leaders effectively support pupils’ wider development, fostering a "sense of belonging" and teaching the importance of "tolerance and respect for differences."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff are "well trained to deliver the phonics programme confidently and consistently," as some staff currently lack the expertise to do so effectively.
- Leaders should ensure staff are "equipped well to support pupils with SEND to access the full curriculum," as some teachers currently lack sufficient guidance on adapting delivery for these pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having created a "vigilant safeguarding culture" and ensuring staff are trained to recognise signs of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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