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Leighton Academy
Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PP, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.8 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
457
Capacity
480
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2, where 63% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 7%, overall parent satisfaction is likely to be bolstered by the school's strong community focus and commitment to improvement.
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Last inspected: 14 February 2023Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.8%
White Other13.8%
Black African5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.11370, -2.46741 · CW1 3PP
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN139752
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leightonacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Leighton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Leighton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 February 2023.
Is Leighton Academy a good school?
Leighton Academy scores 46.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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