The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 425
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- LEIGH TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Williams (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigh Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRockwood Academy
Secondary · 729m away
Nansen Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Shaw Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East
Secondary · 1.2km away
Parkfield Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
Adderley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Rightrack
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leigh Primary School?
Leigh Primary School currently has 425 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigh Primary School take?
Leigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigh Primary School?
Leigh Primary School is in Birmingham, B8 2YH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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