Leighton Academy

About Leighton Academy

Leighton Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire East community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 457 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Leighton Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Thompson, it falls under Cheshire East local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5745th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 113 in Cheshire East.

Leighton Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 139 applications for 58 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Leighton Academy include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Film Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire East, Leighton Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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