The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Eaton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Newtown Road, Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Leighfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leighfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leighfield Primary School?
Leighfield Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighfield Primary School take?
Leighfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leighfield Primary School?
Leighfield Primary School is in Oakham, LE15 9TS, in the Rutland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Leighfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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