Leighfield Primary School
Oakham, LE15 9TS · Rutland · primary school
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5th of 17 primary schools in Rutland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leighfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leighfield Primary School
Overview
Leighfield Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "ambitious and nurturing" with "warm" relationships between staff and pupils. The curriculum offers creative opportunities, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), "achieve well" within an environment of high expectations.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, showing high engagement and an "eagerness to share their ideas, thoughts and opinions."
- The reading culture is "strong," with staff well-trained in phonics and a "genuine love of reading" evident across classrooms and the library.
- Mathematics follows an ambitious "mastery approach," allowing pupils to "revisit and retrieve" prior learning to develop fluency and reasoning.
- The art and design curriculum is identified as a strength, supported by instructional teaching videos for staff.
- Staff feel "well supported," with workload and well-being considered, and access to professional development opportunities across the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment processes are "not yet fully developed," meaning teachers do not use assessment information to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge as effectively as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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