How many pupils does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School have?

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).

How does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School?

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is located at Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3DJ.

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3DJ

Good

Inspected 6 December 2022

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

243

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is an academy converter in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 243 pupils on roll. The school has a Methodist religious character. It is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wigan →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 243 / 210 (116%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Methodist
Last Ofsted Inspection: 6 December 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

34.5%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

3.3%

SEN support

15.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

13.6%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

21.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

11.93

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

£47,788

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,537 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,765

Spend per pupil

£7,130

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3DJ
Phone: 01942672614
Headteacher: Lisa Draper
Website: https://www.bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School?: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is an academy converter in Leigh, Wigan, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School have?: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has 243 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2022).
How does Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School?: Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is located at Breaston Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3DJ.

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