SchoolScoresLeiston Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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King George's Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JQ
01728 830745 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Suffolk comparisons use the 139 of its 253 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 114 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 105th highest of 139 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 95th highest of 139 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 84th highest of 139 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 75th highest of 135 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 91st highest of 139 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Suffolk figures pool parents at the Suffolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
50 pupils in this year group.
64% — 5 points above the Suffolk average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 33 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.8% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 221st highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.0% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 94th highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 201st lowest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 21% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 196th lowest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 201st lowest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 180th lowest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 69th highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 121st highest of 253 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 42% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 207 state primary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.9% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Coldfair Green Community Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leiston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Leiston Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Leiston Primary School?
84% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Leiston Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leiston Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Leiston Primary School as their first choice for 34 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 33 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141554.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.