Leighton Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Crewe, North West CW1 3PP · Cheshire East
#1075 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#8572 of 15,697 nationally
About Leighton Academy
Leighton Academy is a academy primary located in Crewe, in the Cheshire East local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 467 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 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1075th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (46th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 467; capacity filled 97.3%.
There are 31 schools in Crewe; Leighton Academy ranks 15th 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%)63%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)22.2%
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 Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 467
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 22.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 63%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Leighton Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Mablins Lane Community Primary School
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
611 students · 957 m away
Underwood West Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
490 students · 1.2 km away
St Michael's Community Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
412 students · 1.3 km away
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery
Crewe · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
474 students · 1.9 km away
Cornerstone Academy
Cheshire · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
16 students · 2.1 km away
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
299 students · 2.2 km away
Cheshire Studio School
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
0 students · 2.2 km away
Monks Coppenhall Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
664 students · 2.3 km away
Wistaston Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
491 students · 2.5 km away
The Oaks Academy
Crewe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St James' CofE Primary School Gorton
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466 students
New Park Primary School
Liverpool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
464 students
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy
Blackburn · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
463 students
Ladybarn Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
462 students
Tonge Moor Primary Academy
Bolton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students
Park Road Sale Primary School
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461 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leighton Academy a good school?
Leighton Academy has a Success Index (England) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1075 of 2,286 in North West. 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 Academy rank in North West?
Leighton Academy ranks #1075 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #8572 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leighton Academy?
Leighton Academy had 467 students in 2025.
Is Leighton Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Leighton Academy is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leighton Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leighton Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.