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Leighswood School
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8HZ, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
475
Capacity
525
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where 64% of students achieve the expected level. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 71%, it's worth noting that the school ranks in the top 52% nationally for KS2 expected standards, indicating a positive academic environment. However, only 4% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.2
My child is happy
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
74%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
School keeps me informed
67%
Behaviour is good
67%
School has high expectations
59%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
51%
Good range of extra-curricular
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Indian2.7%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black African0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.61220, -1.91821 · WS9 8HZ
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN131433
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Leighswood School rated by Ofsted?
Leighswood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Leighswood School a good school?
Leighswood School scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Leighswood School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leighswood School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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