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Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Wigan, WN7 3DJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,451
of 13,686 nationally

About Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Wigan that currently teaches 243 pupils, well above its official capacity of 210. That oversubscription is no surprise given demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 83 applications for just 30 places, with 44 of those coming as first preferences. Only 28 first-preference offers were made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.77. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage — 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. Despite this, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in December 2022, with all key areas — quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — judged Good. The previous inspection, back in 2007, rated the school Outstanding overall, so the current grade represents a measured step down, but inspectors noted no serious weaknesses.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterMethodist
AddressBreaston Avenue, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3DJ
HeadteacherLisa Draper
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils243
Free School Meals (FSM)31.3%
School Capacity243 / 210 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballDanceTennisRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningDramaEco ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.