Wesley Methodist Primary School, Manchester
Wesley Methodist Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Manchester, part of Epworth Education Trust. It has a Methodist religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 163rd-highest of the 258 schools in Manchester with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bury (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wesley Methodist Primary School in detail
Wesley Methodist Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Wesley Methodist Primary School is part of the Epworth Education Trust and caters for children from 4-11 years old. We are a one and a half form entry Primary School situated in Radcliffe, Bury. We offer a full range of educational opportunities from Reception to Year 6."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Wesley Methodist Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 77% in Bury and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 79% in reading and 74% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Wesley Methodist Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Wesley Methodist Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wesley Methodist Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wesley Methodist Primary School are St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Radcliffe (0.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths); Radcliffe Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, 61% reading, 68% maths); and Gorsefield Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 95% reading, 95% maths).
Wesley Methodist Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, RadcliffeRadcliffe Primary SchoolSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyGorsefield Primary School
The trust
Wesley Methodist Primary School is one of 11 schools run by Epworth Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 50% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 74 pupils (23.1%) received SEN support and 16 (5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Radcliffe (Manchester Metrolink), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clyde Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wesley Methodist Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2012 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
20.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
25.6
Infant (KS1)
29.2
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Wesley Methodist Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wesley Methodist Primary School.
- Bubbles St. Andrews270m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wesley Methodist Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bury's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wesley Methodist Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wesley Methodist Primary School is in Bury; for families living there:
Apply to Bury for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Wesley Methodist Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
304 pupils
315 places
11 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Manchester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Manchester
Across Bury council
Places available
2,275
Applications
1,901
Got 1st preference
91.4%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Bury council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
74
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
28.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
320
Total Pupils
164
Boys
156
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
15
Teachers
21.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,373
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,361
Per pupil
£1836k
Total funding
£103k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
270
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Wesley Methodist Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wesley Methodist Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wesley Methodist Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Wesley Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wesley Methodist Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wesley Methodist Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wesley Methodist Primary School is oversubscribed, Bury allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Wesley Methodist Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Classes at Wesley Methodist Primary School average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Wesley Methodist Primary School has around 320 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wesley Methodist Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Wesley Methodist Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Apply through Bury's coordinated admissions process, naming Wesley Methodist Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Wesley Methodist Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Wesley Methodist Primary School: Bubbles St. Andrews (270m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bury is 10 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wesley Methodist Primary School?
Wesley Methodist Primary School is at Forth Road, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 4PX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)