Leyland Methodist Junior School

About Leyland Methodist Junior School

Leyland Methodist Junior School is an academy converter in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 262 pupils on roll. The school has a Methodist religious character. It is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

262 / 280 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Methodist

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET

Phone

01772423694

Headteacher

Karen Chadwick

Website

www.leylandmethodistschools.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leyland Methodist Junior School?

Leyland Methodist Junior School is an academy converter in Leyland, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Leyland Methodist Junior School have?

Leyland Methodist Junior School has 262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leyland Methodist Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Leyland Methodist Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021).

How does Leyland Methodist Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

46% of pupils at Leyland Methodist Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leyland Methodist Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leyland Methodist Junior School is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Leyland Methodist Junior School?

Leyland Methodist Junior School is located at Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET.