Leighfield Primary School
Newtown Road, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9TSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leighfield Primary School is a primary school in Oakham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 27 schools in Rutland. It ranks 4th of 14 primary schools in Oakham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2015, report published 24 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
Leighfield Primary School is an ambitious and nurturing school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. The curriculum is enhanced through a wide range of creative opportunities and experiences. The school has high expectations for all. As a result, all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They show high levels of engagement and interest during lessons. Pupils listen intently and show an eagerness to share their ideas, thoughts and opinions. Pupils can talk about their learning with confidence. They can explain how their current learning builds upon what they have learned previously. Pupils feel that their teachers help them to learn but also really care about them. One pupil shared: 'Our school has an ELSA room. The ELSAs are basically like counsellors; they are special people who make you feel better.' Pupils are proud to take part in the extra-curricular opportunities their school provides. Pupils regard their additional roles of responsibility as privileges. For example, one member of the 'eco-team' stated: 'We have solar panels on our roof. At lunchtime, instead of putting everything in the bin, we keep uneaten waste so that it can become compost.'
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, assessment processes are not yet fully developed. In these subjects, teachers do not use assessment information to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge as effectively as they could. Leaders should consider their assessment processes in place for all of the foundation subjects so that pupils can be supported to know and remember more of the wider curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Leighfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uppingham Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Gretton Primary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Bringhurst Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hallaton Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St John CofE VA Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
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- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Eaton
- Phone
- 01572823489
- Address
- Newtown Road, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9TS
- Local authority
- Rutland
- URN
- 139481
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.