Leigham Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Plymouth, South West PL6 8RF · Plymouth
#639 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#6072 of 15,697 nationally
About Leigham Primary School
Leigham Primary School is a academy primary located in Plymouth, in the Plymouth local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 374 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 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 639th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 374; capacity filled 89%.
There are 98 schools in Plymouth; Leigham Primary School ranks 36th of 94 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- 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%)25.7%
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 Leigham Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 374
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 25.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- 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 Leigham Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Tor Bridge Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students · 744 m away
Tor Bridge High
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,121 students · 759 m away
St Edward's CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
210 students · 936 m away
Austin Farm Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
108 students · 1.3 km away
Thornbury Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
279 students · 1.4 km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary and Nursery Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
487 students · 1.4 km away
Eggbuckland Vale Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students · 1.7 km away
Woodford Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
398 students · 2.0 km away
Eggbuckland Community College
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,007 students · 2.0 km away
High View School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
338 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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374 students
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Rydon Primary School
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373 students
Millbrook Primary School
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Charlestown Primary School
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372 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Leigham Primary School a good school?
Leigham Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #639 of 1,695 in South 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 Leigham Primary School rank in South West?
Leigham Primary School ranks #639 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #6072 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Leigham Primary School?
Leigham Primary School had 374 students in 2025.
Is Leigham Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Leigham Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Leigham Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Leigham Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.