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Leighton Primary and Preschool
Orton Malborne, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5PL, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
310
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 47% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 86% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is likely to be a consideration, given the school's moderate LocaleIQ score, which reflects its standing compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 26 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.8%
White Other23.5%
Black African9.0%
Mixed W+B African3.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.54725, -0.27004 · PE2 5PL
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN110743
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leighton Primary and Preschool rated by Ofsted?
Leighton Primary and Preschool was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 June 2018.
Is Leighton Primary and Preschool a good school?
Leighton Primary and Preschool scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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