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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Friday 12th September 2025 (download)
- Friday 10th October 2025 (download)
- Friday 26th September 2025 (download)
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Nearby alternatives
- Leiston Primary School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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