Leiston Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | King George's Avenue Leiston Suffolk IP16 4JQ |
| Phone | 01728830745 |
| Reference Number | 141554 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 396 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.75%
Girls: 50.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 2 | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| 3 | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| 4 | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| 5 | 23 | 29 | 52 |
| 6 | 26 | 21 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.1% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2025-07-09 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-06-03 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 09 July 2025 |
| 2023-04-25 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 16 June 2023 |
| 2017-11-30 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 10 January 2018 |
| 2014-11-05 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 06 November 2014 |
| Previously as Leiston Primary School | |
| 2012-03-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 March 2012 |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2009 |
| 2005-12-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 04 January 2006 |
| 2000-06-19 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 September 2000 |
| 2012-03-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 March 2012 |
| 2009-03-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 02 April 2009 |
| 2005-12-05 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 04 January 2006 |
| 2000-06-19 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 September 2000 |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | 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 | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.7 | 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.
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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
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Coldfair Green Community Primary School
Judith Avenue, Knodishall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1UY |
1.38 miles |
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Middleton Community Primary School
Rectory Road, Middleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3NW |
3.59 miles |
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Aldeburgh Primary School
Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EU |
3.87 miles |
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Snape Primary School
Church Road, Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1QG |
4.19 miles |
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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1HE |
4.19 miles |
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Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Carlton Road, Kelsale, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 2NP |
4.19 miles |
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Saxmundham Primary School
Brook Farm Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1XQ |
4.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Alde Valley Academy
Seaward Avenue, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4BG |
0.14 miles |
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Compass Community School Aylward Park
Crown Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4AX |
0.29 miles |
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Summerhill School
Westward Ho, Leiston, Suffolk, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4HY |
0.67 miles |