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Leighton Primary and Preschool

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Saull

location_onPeterborough, PE2 5PL

language Visit Website phone 1733232949

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

364

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Expected Standard

47%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Leighton Primary and Preschool is a Community school primary school in Peterborough, serving ages 2-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 85% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Leighton Primary and Preschool is a community school in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 2-11. The school has approximately 310 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 5% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #54 of 55 primaries in Peterborough and #12,226 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

47%

LA 59%

Reading63% LA 69%

Writing63% LA 68%

Maths61% LA 69%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

62%

LA 55%England 61%

Reading72% LA 67% · Eng 74%

Writing70% LA 65% · Eng 72%

Maths68% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

65%

LA 53%England 60%

Reading74% LA 65% · Eng 73%

Writing72% LA 64% · Eng 71%

Maths74% LA 66% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.0

Read

LA -0.6

0.3 to 3.6

1.2

Write

LA -0.8

-0.4 to 2.8

0.9

Maths

LA -0.3

-0.7 to 2.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 55%England 65%

Reading81% LA 62% · Eng 73%

Writing70% LA 69% · Eng 78%

Maths85% LA 70% · Eng 79%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

3.2

Read

LA -1.2

1.5 to 4.9

-2.2

Write

LA -1.2

-3.8 to -0.6

2.5

Maths

LA -0.9

1.0 to 4.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 55%

Reading65% LA 67%

Writing71% LA 69%

Maths64% LA 68%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.5

Read

LA -1.0

-5.1 to -1.9

-1.4

Write

LA -1.1

-2.9 to 0.1

-1.8

Maths

LA -0.8

-3.3 to -0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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25 June 2015

Inspection Report

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16 December 2013

Inspection Report

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16 July 2013

Inspection Report

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20 April 2010

Inspection Report

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05 February 2007

Inspection Report

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13 January 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-06-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-06-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 310 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.9%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	310	12	3.9%	0.8%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	315	5	1.6%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	344	17	4.9%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	338	7	2.1%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	339	7	2.1%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	372	1	0.3%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	364	12	3.3%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	354	8	2.3%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	367	6	1.6%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	371	3	0.8%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	365	2	0.5%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	380	5	1.3%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	371	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	373	1	0.3%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	403	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	403	17	4.2%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	400	16	4.0%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	399	8	2.0%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	399	5	1.3%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	399	8	2.0%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	410	8	2.0%	0.5%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	408	10	2.5%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	402	3	0.7%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	404	6	1.5%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	403	6	1.5%	0.4%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	414	6	1.4%	0.5%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree48%

disagree7%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree17%

agree24%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree55%

disagree7%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree28%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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