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Leyland Methodist Junior School

Canberra Road, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3ET ·

Ofsted:Good· 2021Methodist
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At a glance

A state Methodist primary academy for ages 7–11 in Leyland. Rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection of its predecessor school (November 2021). Year 6 SATs results are well below the England average (46% met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths vs 62%, 2024/25).

Ages
7–11
Pupils
252
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Lancashire
Academy trust
EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Chadwick
Opened
Apr 2024

Inspection

Ofsted (framework in use until November 2025)

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Graded inspection 10 Nov 2021Inspection of predecessor school
GoodOverall effectiveness
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Safeguarding effective: Yes

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Exam results

Department for Education performance tables

Year 6 pupils, 2024/25 · 70 pupils

Expected standard
46%
Reading, writing & maths
Higher standard
7%
Reading, writing & maths
Reading score
103
Average scaled score
Maths score
103
Average scaled score
This school
46%
Lancashire
60%
England
62%

Expected standard over time

Earlier years include results published for this school's predecessor (URN 119400), for example before it converted to an academy.

KS2 tests were not held in 2019/20 or 2020/21. Progress scores are not available from 2024/25.

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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Catchment area

We don't have an official catchment boundary for this school. Many schools don't have one, and few councils publish boundaries as open data. We don't estimate catchments. Check the school's admissions policy or the council's admissions booklet.

Last distance offered

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How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils
262
Capacity
280
90% full
Girls / boys
52/48
Mixed
  • Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)15.7%
  • English as an additional language5%
  • SEN support13%
  • Education, Health and Care plan1.1%
  • The black tick shows the median for state-funded primary schools in England.
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