Little Leigh Primary School

About Little Leigh Primary School

Little Leigh Primary School is an academy converter in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 147 pupils on roll. It is part of CREATE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire West and Chester →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

147 / 210 (70%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Shutley Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 4RN

Phone

01270360035

Headteacher

R Challinor

Website

www.littleleighprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Little Leigh Primary School?

Little Leigh Primary School is an academy converter in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Little Leigh Primary School have?

Little Leigh Primary School has 147 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Little Leigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Little Leigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does Little Leigh Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Little Leigh Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Little Leigh Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Little Leigh Primary School is part of CREATE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Little Leigh Primary School?

Little Leigh Primary School is located at Shutley Lane, Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, CW8 4RN.