The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
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
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
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.
15% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 457
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Thompson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMablins Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Underwood West Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Michael's Community Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 1.7km away
Adelaide School
Special school · 1.8km away
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
The Axis Academy
Free school · Grammar · 2.1km away
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Leighton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Leighton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leighton Academy?
Leighton Academy currently has 457 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighton Academy take?
Leighton Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leighton Academy?
Leighton Academy is in Crewe, CW1 3PP, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Leighton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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