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Leigh Primary School
Leigh Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2YH, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
92.4 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
425
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 93%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11. While 63% of students reach the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is lower at 5%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Overall, it ranks in the top 56% nationally for expected standards, suggesting a solid academic foundation.
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Last inspected: 23 June 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (152 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.9%
Black African6.1%
Gypsy/Roma5.6%
Other5.6%
Asian Bangladeshi5.2%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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52.49761, -1.84724 · B8 2YH
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN140502
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leighji.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Leigh Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leigh Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 June 2010.
Is Leigh Primary School a good school?
Leigh Primary School scores 92.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% 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 Leigh Primary School?
Based on 152 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leigh Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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