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Leiston Primary School
King George's Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4JQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.9 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
396
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With 64% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs above the national average, although it falls short in achieving higher standards, with no students reaching that level. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 84% recommending the school, despite the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." The LocaleIQ score indicates that it is better than 15% of schools, suggesting some areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
97%
My child feels safe
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School has high expectations
81%
School supports development
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
72%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
Black African2.5%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.20526, 1.58505 · IP16 4JQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141554
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leistonprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Leiston Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Leiston Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Leiston Primary School a good school?
Leiston Primary School scores 14.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% 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 Leiston Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Leiston Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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