Leverton Primary School

About Leverton Primary School

Leverton Primary School in Epping Forest was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard attainment, which sits at 61% of pupils. That figure is just a hair below the Essex local authority average of 62%, placing Leverton 14th out of 30 primary schools in the Epping Forest district and in the bottom half nationally. More encouragingly, 9% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. Reading and maths average scores of 105 and 104 respectively are solid, with 32% of children hitting the higher standard in reading and 22% in maths. Writing is a relative weak spot, with only 13% reaching the higher threshold. The school has capacity for 472 pupils and currently enrols 438, with 19.4% eligible for free school meals.

Parent feedback from the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, is broadly positive. 86% of the 49 respondents would recommend the school. Strong majorities agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy (86%), feels safe (88%), and does well (87%). Behaviour is seen as a strength, with 76% agreeing pupils are well behaved. However, concerns about how issues are handled are more divided: 45% agreed concerns are dealt with properly, while 26% disagreed. The school's SEND provisions cover a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication, and social, emotional and mental health support. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, art studios and a library, with clubs ranging from gardening and eco club to science and film club. Sports offered include swimming, netball, gymnastics and dance.

Leverton is a popular choice for local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 applications for 55 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.05 applicants per place. 49 first-preference applications were made, and all 49 received offers. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above. Its Ofsted report noted that standards are maintained, and the early years provision is rated Good. The school has no religious character and is a mixed, state-funded primary for ages 3 to 11. Given its solid but not exceptional academic results, this school will suit families who value a supportive environment with good behaviour and a wide range of extracurricular activities, and who are comfortable with a school that has improved significantly from a previous Requires Improvement rating. The strong parent satisfaction scores around happiness and safety are a clear draw.

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