Leiston Primary School

URN: 141554 • Leiston IP16 4JQ

Overview

Name
Leiston Primary School
URN
141554
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mrs L Melton (since 2025) , Executive Principal
Telephone
01728830745
Website
Visit
Address
King George's Avenue, Leiston IP16 4JQ

Summary

Leiston Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Leiston, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 396 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school serves children from Nursery through to Year 6 and is committed to fostering both personal and academic growth in a supportive environment. As part of the Avocet Multi-Academy Trust, Leiston Primary emphasizes collaboration and offers a diverse range of learning opportunities, including inter-Academy sports and various life experiences.

The school’s ethos centres on developing the whole child, prioritising personal and social skills alongside academic achievement. With a significant percentage of pupils (37.3%) eligible for free school meals, Leiston Primary is dedicated to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have access to quality education and support.

Leiston Primary School also places importance on community engagement, encouraging parental involvement and participation in school events. The school aims to empower students to become lifelong learners, preparing them for future challenges in a nurturing and dynamic setting.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Capacity
420
Pupils
396
Boys
197
Girls
199
FSM %
37.30
Open date
2014-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 396 197 199 420 37.30
2024-09-11 380 193 187 420 35.70
2023-09-11 328 174 154 420 31.60
2022-09-11 328 174 154 420 31.60
2021-09-11 306 164 142 420 23.80
2020-09-11 313 169 144 420 18.00

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