Leek First School
96%
Capacity
144
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Leek First School
Leek First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 5 to 9. The school has 144 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Leek First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Quinn, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Leek First School is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 24 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leek First School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | East Street, Leek First School, Select, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6LF |
| Headteacher | Caroline Quinn |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 144 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.7% |
| School Capacity | 144 / 150 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
East Street, Leek First School, Select
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6LF
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