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Leighton Academy

Cheshire East, CW1 3PPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#5,745
of 13,686 nationally

About Leighton Academy

Leighton Academy, a state primary in Cheshire East, has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. The inspectors awarded Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership, and early years provision — so the improvement is thorough. The most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 66%. That sits just above the local authority average of 64%, placing the school 54th out of 123 primary schools in Cheshire East. It’s not among the top performers — the three highest-ranked schools in the area all scored 92 or above on the ranking metric — but Leighton Academy is solidly in the middle of the pack, and the upward trend from its previous inspection is the real story here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMinshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW1 3PP
HeadteacherSamantha Thompson
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils457
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity457 / 480 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersDanceCross CountrySwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaFilm ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:15-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: leightonacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leighton Academy

Leighton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.