The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 475
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mr James Pearce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Castlefort Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Aldridge School - A Science College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Oakwood School
Academy · 1.7km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Whetstone Field Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leighswood School's Ofsted rating?
Leighswood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leighswood School?
Leighswood School currently has 475 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighswood School take?
Leighswood School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leighswood School?
Leighswood School is in Walsall, WS9 8HZ, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighswood School have a sixth form?
No, Leighswood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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