Leighton Primary and Preschool
Peterborough, PE2 5PL · Peterborough · primary school
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44th of 55 primary schools in Peterborough we can score, 61 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 1,546 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leighton Primary and Preschool overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Lighthouse Crew and YDP Club, attend Disco for arts and music, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 47.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 5.0% achieving the higher standard? How does the 2024 inspection report guide current teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about Leighton Primary and Preschool
Overview
Leighton Primary and Preschool continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. The school fosters a strong ethos of respect, ambition, and community, with pupils responding well to high expectations and engaging in a broad, stimulating curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind and respectful to each other," creating a friendly atmosphere that allows them to learn and play safely without disruption.
- The provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with staff providing personalised support that helps these pupils "learn the curriculum alongside their classmates."
- Reading is prioritised effectively; "well-trained staff teach phonics consistently well," resulting in pupils becoming confident readers who gain a love of literature.
- Staff set high expectations for behaviour, and pupils "take responsibility for their behaviour," allowing learning to progress smoothly in lessons.
- The school has prioritised strong pastoral support, contributing to improved attendance and strong relationships with the local community.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that agreed knowledge and skills are "set out explicitly in all curriculum plans," as some areas currently lack clear guidance on what pupils should learn and when.
- Teachers must routinely check how well pupils have understood new knowledge to address gaps or misconceptions immediately, preventing them from becoming embedded.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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