Leyland Methodist Infant School, Leyland
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a caring, inclusive environment where children thrive and are proud to be part of the school community. Teachers explain new learning clearly and check pupils' understanding regularly, helping most pupils build secure knowledge. The school excels at supporting children with additional needs and has created a strong reading culture where children develop a genuine love of books.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a consistent phonics programme that helps pupils read accurately and confidently by end of Year 2
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with carefully considered adaptations allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Well-designed programme for pupils' wider development, including health, safety and transition support to junior school
- Clear behaviour expectations ('ready, respectful and safe') with individualised support for those who struggle, creating a calm learning environment
- Strong leadership with a clear shared vision between trust leaders and governors
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects have only recently had their curriculum refined, leaving gaps in prior knowledge for some Year 1 and 2 pupils
- Teaching of pencil grip and letter formation is not prioritised sufficiently, slowing progress in early writing skills
- Need to address gaps in pupils' knowledge from previous curriculums so pupils can deepen understanding over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council involvement in school logo design, ethos group fundraising for local food bank and school in Uganda, sports leaders supporting Reception children at lunchtime
Leyland Methodist Infant School is an inclusive and happy school where pupils feel well cared for and are eager to learn. The school has developed a well-ordered curriculum with particular strength in reading, though some subjects need further refinement.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
25.1
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
156 pupils
210 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leyland
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leyland
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3463%
Overall absence
7.85714%
Persistent absence
140
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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