How many pupils does Leighfield Primary School have?

Leighfield Primary School has 182 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

74% of pupils at Leighfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Leighfield Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Leighfield Primary School is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD.

Where is Leighfield Primary School?

Leighfield Primary School is located at Newtown Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TS.

Leighfield Primary School

Newtown Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

74%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

182

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Leighfield Primary School

Leighfield Primary School is an academy converter in Oakham, Rutland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 182 pupils on roll. It is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD. At the end of Key Stage 2, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 10.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Rutland →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 182 / 240 (76%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

10.1%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

9.9%

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)

74%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

5.9%

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.

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

11.53

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£47,240

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,280 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£7,401

Spend per pupil

£6,890

Income per pupil

45%

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: Newtown Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TS
Phone: 01572823489
Headteacher: Sarah Eaton
Website: www.leighfieldschool.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Leighfield Primary School?: Leighfield Primary School is an academy converter in Oakham, Rutland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Leighfield Primary School have?: Leighfield Primary School has 182 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Leighfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 74% of pupils at Leighfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Leighfield Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Leighfield Primary School is part of DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD.
Where is Leighfield Primary School?: Leighfield Primary School is located at Newtown Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 9TS.

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