Leasowes Primary School
Stafford, ST17 0HT · Staffordshire · primary school
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10th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leasowes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Little Explorers, Lego Club, Maths Explorers, Times tables, Mental Wellbeing, and Storytellers Club. Sports include Sport 4 All, X-Country, Archery, Dodgeball, Football, Cheerleading, Cricket, and Athletics. Arts and music options are the School Band, Pyramid Choir, and Line Dancing. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad access for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Leasowes Primary School
Overview
Leasowes Primary School is described as an “exceptional and vibrant school” where pupils “thrive” under leaders’ “high expectations.” The report highlights a culture defined by respect, aspiration, and enjoyment, with pupils demonstrating exemplary politeness and resilience.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils,” with teachers skilfully addressing misconceptions and using assessment to “close any gaps in the pupils’ understanding.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve very well” due to accurate identification of needs and consistent adaptation of lesson activities.
- Early years provision is “highly effective,” ensuring children make “excellent progress” with communication as a “golden thread.”
- Early reading is underpinned by a “highly effective delivery of the agreed phonics programme,” ensuring all pupils can read with fluency.
- Leaders maintain an “unrelenting focus on attendance” and provide an “extensive range of clubs and enrichment opportunities.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils speaking confidently about their ability to talk to trusted adults who take concerns seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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