Open Other Primary Methodist Mixed

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Breaston Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3DJ
Part of: EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School
Leigh, WN7 3DJ
243 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
31.30% FSM %
140 Boys
103 Girls
About Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School

Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leigh, Wigan, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Methodist character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 243 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Lisa Draper.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wigan
Region North West
Administrative District Wigan
Parliamentary Constituency Leigh and Atherton
Ward Leigh South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Methodist
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10043048
URN 140053
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Kevin Meredith Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Lisa Draper Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jacquie Evans Local Governor 20/06/2024 19/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Fletcher Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Vicky Hailwood Local Governor 15/03/2022 14/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vicki Hailwood Local Governor 15/03/2026 14/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Bernadette Heaton Local Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Vanessa Matthews Local Governor 02/02/2023 19/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Mellor Local Governor 20/01/2025 19/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Meredith Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Suzanne Pierce Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh
0.66 km • Leigh
Other
Bedford High School
0.87 km • Leigh
Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Leigh
1.04 km • Leigh
Other
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Pennington
1.52 km • Leigh
Other
Leigh CofE Primary School
1.82 km • Leigh
Other
Glazebury Church of England Primary School
1.89 km • Warrington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leigh, Wigan.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has 243 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School has a Methodist religious character.
The Headteacher at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is Mrs Lisa Draper.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is at Breaston Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3DJ, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Draper
Breaston Avenue, Leigh, WN7 3DJ
01942672614
www.bedfordhall.wigan.sch.uk/
Location
WN7 3DJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140053
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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