Located in Plymouth, Leigham Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Leigham Primary School currently has around 388 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cockington Close, Plymouth, PL6 8RF
Website: http://www.leigham-primary.plymouth.sch.uk
Telephone: 01752790990
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Plymouth
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Samantha Barker
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143308

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 388
Number of Boys: 213
Number of Girls: 175

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.80%364
Other White2.10%8
White and Asian1.30%5
White and Black African0.80%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
Chinese0.50%2
Other Asian0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.30%1
Other Mixed0.30%1
African0.30%1
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Below Average (-2.2)
Writing: Average (1.1)
Maths: Average (0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Plym Bridge Nursery School and Day Care
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 751 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Leigham Primary School
Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Leigham Junior School
Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leigham Infants' School
Cockington Close , Leigham PL6 8RF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Tor Bridge Primary School
Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE
- not rated 740 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tor Bridge High
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
3out of 4 829 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tor Bridge High
Miller Way , Estover PL6 8UN
- not rated 829 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plymouth Studio School
Derriford Road , PL6 8BH
- not rated 1,907 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB
2out of 4 2,217 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Eggbuckland Community College
Westcott Close , Eggbuckland PL6 5YB
- not rated 2,217 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cann Bridge School
23 Eden Valley Gardens , Estover PL6 8EE
- not rated 840 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Plymouth Hospital & Outreach School
Greenfields , C/O Estover Primary School PL6 8UJ
- not rated 1,958 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
University of St Mark & St John
Derriford Road , PL6 8BH
- not rated 2,211 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Courtlands School
Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS
- not rated 2,464 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Courtlands School
Widey Lane , Crownhill PL6 5JS
1out of 4 2,464 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.