Leighton Academy
URN: 139752 • Crewe CW1 3PP
Overview
- Name
- Leighton Academy
- URN
- 139752
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Thompson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01270814016
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Minshull New Road, Crewe CW1 3PP
Summary
Leighton Academy is a mixed primary school located in Crewe, Cheshire East, with a current enrolment of 457 pupils and a capacity of 480. As an academy converter, the school operates with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where children feel safe and are encouraged to become lifelong learners. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Stronger Together," emphasizes the importance of kindness and hard work.
The curriculum at Leighton Academy is designed to be broad and rigorous, focusing on knowledge and vocabulary enrichment through quality first teaching. The school aims to ensure that all pupils are well-prepared for the transition to high school. Recent achievements include a successful Ofsted inspection in February 2023, where the school was rated as 'Good'.
Leighton Academy prioritizes safeguarding and the welfare of its students, with a dedicated team in place to support children's needs. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, welcoming visitors to explore the facilities and learn more about the school's offerings.
The curriculum at Leighton Academy is designed to be broad and rigorous, focusing on knowledge and vocabulary enrichment through quality first teaching. The school aims to ensure that all pupils are well-prepared for the transition to high school. Recent achievements include a successful Ofsted inspection in February 2023, where the school was rated as 'Good'.
Leighton Academy prioritizes safeguarding and the welfare of its students, with a dedicated team in place to support children's needs. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement, welcoming visitors to explore the facilities and learn more about the school's offerings.
Useful links
- Part of The Learning Partnership (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holmes Chapel Primary School (77.7)
- The Dingle Primary School (76.4)
- Hermitage Primary School (70.2)
- Monks Coppenhall Primary School (70.2)
- Wistaston Green Primary and Nursery School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 457
- Boys
- 216
- Girls
- 241
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2013-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 457 | 216 | 241 | 480 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 451 | 217 | 234 | 480 | 21.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 483 | 226 | 257 | 480 | 18.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 483 | 226 | 257 | 480 | 18.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 516 | 260 | 256 | 480 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 521 | 266 | 255 | 480 | 11.90 |
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