Leesons Primary School
#1688 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#14791 of 15,697 nationally
About Leesons Primary School
Leesons Primary School is a academy primary located in Orpington, in the Bromley local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 281 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 14.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1688th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (29th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (4th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 281; capacity filled 66.9%.
There are 30 schools in Orpington; Leesons Primary School ranks 29th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)33%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)3%
- 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%)39.8%
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 Leesons Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 281
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 39.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 66.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 33%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 3%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Leesons Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Poverest Primary School
Orpington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
433 students · 844 m away
Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
420 students · 1.0 km away
St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
178 students · 1.1 km away
Midfield Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
481 students · 1.3 km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 1.4 km away
St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 1.4 km away
Kemnal Technology College
Sidcup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
439 students · 1.5 km away
Manor Oak Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
191 students · 1.6 km away
Perry Hall Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
432 students · 1.8 km away
St Philomena's Primary School
Orpington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Paxton Academy Sports And Science
Thornton Heath · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
281 students
Sherwood Park Primary School
Sidcup · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
282 students
Elmstead Wood Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Hillsgrove Primary School
Welling · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Haberdashers' Slade Green Primary
Erith · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
280 students
Ravenstone Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
283 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leesons Primary School a good school?
Leesons Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 14.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1688 of 1,720 in London. 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 Leesons Primary School rank in London?
Leesons Primary School ranks #1688 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #14791 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leesons Primary School?
Leesons Primary School had 281 students in 2025.
Is Leesons Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Leesons Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leesons Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leesons Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.