The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Trust
- CONNECT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Barker (Headteacher)
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
Cockington Close, Leigham, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPlym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Nursery · 688m away
Tor Bridge Primary School
Primary · 744m away
Tor Bridge High
Secondary · 759m away
Cann Bridge School
Special school · 769m away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Primary · 936m away
Thornbury Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Leigham Primary School?
Leigham Primary School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leigham Primary School take?
Leigham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leigham Primary School?
Leigham Primary School is in Plymouth, PL6 8RF, in the Plymouth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leigham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leigham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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