Leighswood School is a primary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Leighswood School currently has around 475 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 30.4% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Broadmeadow, Walsall, WS9 8HZ |
| Website: | www.leighswood.walsall.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01922743621 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Walsall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Pearce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 131433 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 525 |
| Number of Pupils: | 475 |
| Number of Boys: | 246 |
| Number of Girls: | 229 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.80% | 384 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 15 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 13 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 4 |
| African | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighswood Infant School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighswood School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leighswood Junior School Broadmeadow , Aldridge WS9 8HY | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Junior School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Infant School The Green , Aldridge WS9 8NH | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldridge School - A Science College Tynings Lane , Aldridge WS9 0BG | - not rated | 1,829 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | 3out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelfield Sports and Community College Broad Way , High Heath WS4 1BW | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | 4out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Druids Walk , Walsall Wood WS9 9JS | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Heath Special School Green Lane , Shelfield WS4 1RB | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Daw End School Floyds Lane , Rushall WS4 1LF | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.