Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Methodist |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Address | Breaston Avenue, WN7 3DJ |
| School Website | https://www.bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1942672614 |
| URN | 140053 |
School Census
| Total | 241 |
| Girls/Boys | 101/140 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.9%/58.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/12/2022 | Good |
| 16/10/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/12/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/10/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 104.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | 3.1 |
| Maths Progress | 3.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 107.0 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 3.5 |
| Maths Progress | 3.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.60% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Astley Street, , WN7 2AS
Bedford High School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mather Lane, , WN7 2PW