The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 29% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
29%
-33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Woods (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
April 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2022 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
July 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnham Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7ES
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Leonard's Church of England Primary School take?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School is in Southminster, CM0 7ES, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Leonard's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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