Wesley Methodist Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bury. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wesley Methodist Primary School.

Manchester, M264PX Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 October 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Forth Road
Radcliffe
Manchester, M264PX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146996
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Methodist
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
315 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
301
Free School Meals
24.9% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
19 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
38
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
301 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Shine like stars as children of God"

Shine like stars as children of God Shine like stars with love Shine like stars with joy Shine like stars at peace Shine like stars with patience Shine like stars in showing kindness Shine like stars by doing good Shine like stars with gentleness Shine like stars with faithfulness Shine like stars with will power Shine like stars through our talents Shine like stars as children of God!

We have strong links to Wesley Methodist Church which enriches pupils’ religious, spiritual and social education.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr Rhys Jones emphasising a welcoming, high-expectations environment with an inclusive, immersive curriculum and a commitment to helping every child become a fluent reader by age seven.

Facilities

Forest School area Community allotment plot Gardening for sustainability area

Curriculum Highlights

Culture Knowledge of the world Diversity

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The school operates a breakfast and after-school provision on site.

SEND Provision

Wesley Methodist Primary School adopts an inclusive SEND approach with a dedicated Inclusion Manager and a team of teaching staff, who work with external professionals (e.g., Speech and Language Therapist, Educational Psychologist, Targeted Support Service, Outreach and Educational Psychologist). The school uses a graduated approach to SEND, may apply for additional local authority funding (e.g., TIS, EYAR, or EHCP), and communicates through parent reports and regular reviews when appropriate.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by Bury Council. The published admission number (PAN) is 45 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 intakes. Reception applications are made online via www.bury.gov.uk/admissionsprimary; for admissions to other year groups, contact the school office. Offers are based on available places, and appeals are handled by the Local Authority. Details and the policy are available on the school and local authority websites.

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