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Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Leigh·North West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edMethodist
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Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a primary academy in Leigh, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has 61% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 243 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.7%.
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At Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
84% met the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has 243 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
2/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
50% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Leigh area
5.5
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.