Leigh Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Leigh Primary School currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52% boys and 48% girls. Around 44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a pakistani background (60.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Leigh Road, Birmingham, B8 2YH |
| Website: | www.leighji.bham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214642621 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140502 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/06/2010
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 459 |
| Number of Pupils: | 425 |
| Number of Boys: | 221 |
| Number of Girls: | 204 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.8% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 60.90% | 259 |
| Unclassified | 6.60% | 28 |
| African | 6.10% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.60% | 24 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 5.60% | 24 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.20% | 22 |
| Other White | 3.80% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White British | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Junior Infant and Nursery School Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Primary School Leigh Road , Washwood Heath B8 2YH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | - not rated | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Junior and Infant School Highfield Road , Saltley B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nansen Primary School Naseby Road , B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View Business and Enterprise School Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Birmingham East 441 Alum Rock Road , B8 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Saltley Academy Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltley School and Specialist Science College Belchers Lane , Bordesley Green B9 5RX | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College, Birmingham Fordrough Campus , B9 5NA | - not rated | 2,423 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School Yardley Green Road , Bordesley Green B9 5QA | 3out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian School Ward End Road , Ward End B8 2QU | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 864 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sahaara Norton Hall , Ralph Road B8 1NA | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.