Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Leigh, North West WN7 5NJ · Wigan
#1602 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#12133 of 15,697 nationally
About Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a academy primary school located in Leigh, in the Wigan local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 30.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1602nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (66th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (9th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 234; capacity filled 111.4%.
There are 17 schools in Leigh; Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School ranks 8th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)42%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)29.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 234
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 29.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 111.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 42%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Westleigh School
Leigh · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
976 students · 177 m away
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 221 m away
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
Select · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 251 m away
Newton Westpark Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students · 600 m away
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
210 students · 1.1 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students · 1.5 km away
Leigh Central Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.6 km away
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 1.7 km away
Hindley Green Community Primary School
Wigan · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.7 km away
Leigh CofE Primary School
Leigh · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
350 students · 1.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Co-op Academy Broadhurst
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Highfield Community Primary School
Chorley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
234 students
King's Lander Primary Academy
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
234 students
St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery
Macclesfield · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Cronton Church of England Primary Academy
Widnes · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School a good school?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 30.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1602 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School rank in North West?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School ranks #1602 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #12133 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School had 234 students in 2025.
Is Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.