Leighton Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Minshull New Road Crewe Cheshire CW1 3PP |
| Phone | 01270814016 |
| Reference Number | 139752 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 451 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.12%
Girls: 51.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 4 | 30 | 33 | 63 |
| 5 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 6 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.2% |
| White, Other | 14.4% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-02 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-05-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-02-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-03-10 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-09-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Leighton Primary School | ||
| 2011-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-05-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 5.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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1.69 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
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Vine Tree Primary School
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1.91 miles |
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Westminster Nursery School
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1.97 miles |
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Hungerford Primary Academy
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2 miles |
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St Oswald's Worleston CofE Primary School
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2.26 miles |
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Wistaston Church Lane Academy
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2.28 miles |
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Pebble Brook Primary School
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2.28 miles |
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The Berkeley Academy
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2.73 miles |
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Warmingham CofE Primary School
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2.91 miles |
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Willaston Primary Academy
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3.07 miles |
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Lavender Field School
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1.07 miles |
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Adelaide School
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1.15 miles |
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The Axis Academy
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1.3 miles |
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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
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The Oaks Academy
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1.59 miles |
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Sir William Stanier School
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1.6 miles |
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Ruskin Community High School
Ruskin Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 7JT |
1.82 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
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1.83 miles |
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Cheshire College - South & West
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1.88 miles |
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Springfield School
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2.42 miles |
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Shavington Academy
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3.22 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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4.13 miles |
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4.41 miles |
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
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4.48 miles |
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Sandbach School
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4.48 miles |
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4.97 miles |