The Leys Primary and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Stevenage, East of England SG1 4QZ · Hertfordshire
#1045 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#8655 of 15,697 nationally
About The Leys Primary and Nursery School
The Leys Primary and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Stevenage, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 406 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 47.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1045th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (34th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 406; capacity filled 84.6%.
There are 35 schools in Stevenage; The Leys Primary and Nursery School ranks 18th of 34 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)58%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)13%
- 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%)27.1%
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 The Leys Primary and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 406
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 27.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 58%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 13%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Round Diamond Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students · 586 m away
Giles Junior School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
346 students · 601 m away
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
325 students · 601 m away
Martins Wood Primary School
Stevenage · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
532 students · 994 m away
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
236 students · 1.0 km away
Almond Hill Junior School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
347 students · 1.5 km away
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students · 1.6 km away
The Nobel School
Stevenage · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,475 students · 1.9 km away
Barclay Academy
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,044 students · 2.0 km away
Lodge Farm Primary School
Stevenage · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
386 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Littleport Community Primary School
Ely · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
406 students
Church Langley Community Primary School
Harlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
406 students
Fairways Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
St William's Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
407 students
Camestone School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Leys Primary and Nursery School a good school?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 47.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1045 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 The Leys Primary and Nursery School rank in East of England?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School ranks #1045 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #8655 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Leys Primary and Nursery School?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School had 406 students in 2025.
Is The Leys Primary and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Leys Primary and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Leys Primary and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Leys Primary and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.