The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 407
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Davinder Khangura (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRound Diamond Primary School
Primary · 586m away
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 601m away
Giles Junior School
Primary · 601m away
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Almond Hill Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
Larwood School
Special school · 1.8km away
Barclay School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Leys Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Leys Primary and Nursery School?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School currently has 407 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Leys Primary and Nursery School take?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Leys Primary and Nursery School?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School is in Stevenage, SG1 4QZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Leys Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, The Leys Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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