Leighton Primary and Preschool
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Peterborough, East of England PE2 5PL · Peterborough
#1640 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#13713 of 15,697 nationally
About Leighton Primary and Preschool
Leighton Primary and Preschool is a local authority primary located in Peterborough, in the Peterborough local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 21.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1640th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (14th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 298; capacity filled 71%.
There are 90 schools in Peterborough; Leighton Primary and Preschool ranks 75th of 88 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)47%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Leighton Primary and Preschool by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 298
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 71%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 47%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Leighton Primary and Preschool
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Braybrook Primary Academy
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206 students · 793 m away
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
641 students · 1.0 km away
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
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Hampton College
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Winyates Primary School
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175 students · 1.4 km away
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
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702 students · 1.6 km away
Woodston Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
495 students · 1.6 km away
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Peterborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,310 students · 1.7 km away
Hampton Lakes Primary School
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
417 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Leighton Primary and Preschool a good school?
Leighton Primary and Preschool has a Success Index (England) of 21.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1640 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Leighton Primary and Preschool rank in East of England?
Leighton Primary and Preschool ranks #1640 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #13713 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leighton Primary and Preschool?
Leighton Primary and Preschool had 298 students in 2025.
Is Leighton Primary and Preschool a primary school or a secondary school?
Leighton Primary and Preschool is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Leighton Primary and Preschool?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leighton Primary and Preschool; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.