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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJ
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Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School
Leigh, WN7 5NJ
236 Pupils
210 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
31.20% FSM %
120 Boys
116 Girls
About Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School

Leigh Westleigh 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 236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Louise Boardman.

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 Makerfield
Ward Leigh West
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 10043012
URN 140087
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Shane Pilkington Chair of Local Governing Body 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Boardman Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Elspeth Brighton Local Governor 23/03/2021 22/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elspeth Brighton Local Governor 23/03/2025 22/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Faye Cherowbrier Local Governor 08/01/2025 10/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Gemma Farrell-Graham Local Governor 08/10/2025 07/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maureen Hilton Local Governor 13/12/2023 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Kimberley Lo Local Governor 11/03/2026 10/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fathima Mohamed Maharoof Local Governor 23/03/2021 22/03/2025 Elected by parents
Miss Kelly Moseley Local Governor 01/10/2022 18/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Shane Pilkington Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fathima Razmila Local Governor 23/03/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Westleigh School
0.18 km • Leigh
Other
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School
0.22 km • Leigh
Other
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School
0.25 km • Select
Other
Newton Westpark Primary School
0.6 km • Leigh
Other
Leigh St John's CofE Primary
1.15 km • Leigh
Other
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh
1.54 km • Leigh
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leigh, Wigan.
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School has 236 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Yes, Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School has a Methodist religious character.
The Headteacher at Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is Mrs Louise Boardman.
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is at Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJ, in the Wigan local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Boardman
Westleigh Lane, Leigh, WN7 5NJ
01942702967
www.westleighmethodist.wigan.sch.uk/
Location
WN7 5NJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140087
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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