How many pupils does Leighton Academy have?

Leighton Academy has 457 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Leighton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Leighton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).

How does Leighton Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

63% of pupils at Leighton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leighton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leighton Academy is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Leighton Academy?

Leighton Academy is located at Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PP.

Leighton Academy

Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PP

Good

Inspected 14 February 2023

Good

Ofsted

63%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

457

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Leighton Academy

Leighton Academy is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 457 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cheshire East →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 457 / 480 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 February 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

21.2%

Free school meals

23.6%

EAL

5.0%

SEN support

17.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

63%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.2%

Overall absence

14.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.92

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

22.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

19.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£46,577

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,442 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,949

Spend per pupil

£6,937

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PP
Phone: 01270814016
Principal: Samantha Thompson
Website: www.leightonacademy.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leighton Academy?: Leighton Academy is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Leighton Academy have?: Leighton Academy has 457 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Leighton Academy's Ofsted rating?: Leighton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 February 2023).
How does Leighton Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 63% of pupils at Leighton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leighton Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leighton Academy is part of THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Leighton Academy?: Leighton Academy is located at Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PP.

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