The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 310
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 43.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Peterborough
- Head
- Mrs Amy Woolner (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
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5PL
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Leighton Primary and Preschool's Ofsted rating?
Leighton Primary and Preschool was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leighton Primary and Preschool?
Leighton Primary and Preschool currently has 310 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leighton Primary and Preschool take?
Leighton Primary and Preschool caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leighton Primary and Preschool?
Leighton Primary and Preschool is in Peterborough, PE2 5PL, in the Peterborough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leighton Primary and Preschool have a sixth form?
No, Leighton Primary and Preschool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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