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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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