How many pupils does Leighton Academy have?

Leighton Academy has 457 pupils enrolled.

Who is the principal of Leighton Academy?

The principal of Leighton Academy is Samantha Thompson.

What type of school is Leighton Academy?

Leighton Academy is a Academy converter with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Leighton Academy in?

Leighton Academy is in the Cheshire East local authority area.

Academy converter Primary Open

Leighton Academy

Minshull New Road, Cheshire East, Cheshire, CW1 3PP

Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 February 2023). Last inspected 14 February 2023.

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457

Pupils

20.3%

Free school meals

1 June 2013

Opened

About this school

Leighton Academy is an Academy converter serving primary age pupils, located in Cheshire East, Cheshire. The school has 457 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (graded inspection, 14 February 2023). Last inspected 14 February 2023. The Principal is Samantha Thompson. The school is administered by Cheshire East local authority. It belongs to THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST. It opened in 1 June 2013.

School details

Principal: Samantha Thompson
Trust: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authority: Cheshire East
Gender: Mixed
URN: 139752

Contact

01270814016 admin@leighton.cheshire.sch.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Leighton Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Cheshire East). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

63%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →