Located in Peterborough, Leighton Primary and Preschool is a primary school, 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.
Leighton Primary and Preschool currently has around 310 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 43.9% 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 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.8%. other white pupils make up about 23.5%
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: | Orton Malborne, Peterborough, PE2 5PL |
| Website: | www.leightonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01733232949 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amy Woolner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110743 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2018
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 310 |
| Number of Boys: | 163 |
| Number of Girls: | 147 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.80% | 139 |
| Other White | 23.50% | 73 |
| African | 9.00% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 3.50% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 8 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton Primary and Preschool Orton Malborne , PE2 5PL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary Academy Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braybrook Primary School Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Hargate Primary School Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Botolph's Church of England Primary School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orton Longueville School Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nene Park Academy Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Gardens Secondary School Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushfield Community College Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate , PE2 5RQ | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton College Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Orton Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 923 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix School Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD | - not rated | 927 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton School Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD | - not rated | 973 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sense College 50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB | - not rated | 999 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Orton Hall School Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.