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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

Academy converter · Leigh · WN7 5NJ

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 2–11

Pupils

234

Local authority

Wigan

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Leigh, Wigan, 234 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 29.5%. Religious character: Methodist.

Open schools in Leigh
19
Primary schools in Leigh
15
Academies among open schools in Leigh
21% (4)
Open schools in WN7
20
Primary in WN7
16
Open schools in Wigan LA
144
Primary in Wigan LA
99

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LeighNear WN7

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
140087

Location

Address
Westleigh Lane
Postcode
WN7 5NJ
Town
Leigh
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Wigan
District
Wigan
Constituency
Makerfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
234
Boys / girls
115 / 119
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
234 / 210 (111%)
Free school meals
29.5%
FSM pupils
64
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Methodist
Governance
Academy trust: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Epworth Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Louise Boardman
Telephone
01942702967
Website
https://www.westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk/

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