Leys Farm Junior School

About Leys Farm Junior School

Leys Farm Junior School’s headline KS2 results sit noticeably below the North Lincolnshire average for primary schools. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 62%, Leys Farm’s figure is 49%. That gap of 13 percentage points places the school 43rd out of 51 similar schools in the area, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. The school’s reading and maths average scores of 103 and 101 respectively are also modest, though reading is closer to the national benchmark. On the plus side, the proportion of pupils achieving the expected standard in writing alone is a healthier 78%, and 70% hit the target in reading. The school is significantly smaller than its capacity, with 127 pupils against a maximum of 180, and has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 40.9%, which may partly explain the lower headline figures.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Leys Farm was rated Good overall, with every inspected category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — also judged Good. This is consistent with its previous inspection in 2013, which also awarded a Good rating. The school’s Progress 8 data is not available, so it’s hard to say how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the KS2 results show that only 5% of pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That’s a very low figure, though it’s worth noting that the school serves a community with above-average deprivation. The Ofsted report highlights that behaviour and attitudes are Good, which suggests a calm and orderly environment, and personal development is also rated Good, indicating the school takes seriously the broader growth of its pupils beyond just academic outcomes.

Leys Farm offers a decent range of facilities for a junior school of its size, including a gymnasium, sensory room, forest school area, art studios, music rooms and even a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, football, cricket and cross country, while clubs include chess, book club, art club and choir. The school’s SEND provisions are relatively broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language issues, visual impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. This suggests the school is well set up to support children with additional needs. With 127 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180, the school is undersubscribed, meaning it’s likely easier to secure a place here than at many other local primaries. For families in North Lincolnshire who prioritise a supportive, inclusive environment over top-tier academic results, particularly those with children who have SEND or who would benefit from a smaller school community, Leys Farm is worth a closer look.

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