Leighswood School
Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Leighswood School is a primary school in Walsall for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 24th of 50 primary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 10 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils enjoy attending Leighswood School. They are polite, considerate and caring. The school has high expectations for all pupils, which they enjoy living up to. Most pupils achieve well by the time they leave the school at the end of key stage 2. Pupils behave well in lessons and during more social times of the day. As a result, no learning time is lost. Pupils and staff benefit from the kind, respectful relationships between all members of this school community. Pupils say that there is always an adult to talk to if they have a worry. This makes them feel safe and well cared for. Pupils also learn about how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Voting for school councillors and nominating their peers for 'Proud' awards at the weekly assembly help pupils to develop their understanding of others and how democracy works. Pupils also learn about different faiths and show tolerance and understanding. They say that everyone is treated equally and fairly at Leighswood. Pupils benefit from some activities to enrich their learning. For example, pupils in Year 6 deepen their understanding of rationing during World War II by preparing and cooking soup using rationed ingredients. However, opportunities to develop talents and interests through other extra-curricular activities are more limited.
What the school should improve
- The school has implemented several new strategies, not all of which are embedded or delivered consistently. As a result, the school's intentions to improve outcomes for all groups of pupils, including pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, are not sharply focused enough. The school should ensure that all staff effectively and consistently deliver the newly agreed strategies across all subjects and classes, so that all pupils can reach the highest possible outcomes.
- The school's current offer for extra-curricular opportunities is limited. This means that pupils do not have the chance to take part in activities that may help them to identify talents, explore new interests or make a positive contribution to the life of the school and the wider community. The school needs to ensure that a wide, rich set of experiences are available, so that all pupils can develop character, explore talents and make a difference.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
69 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
442 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Leighswood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper and Jordan Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Castlefort Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Whetstone Field Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Pearce
- Phone
- 01922743621
- Address
- Broadmeadow, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8HZ
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 131433
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.