Leesons Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Bromley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Leesons Primary School.

Orpington, BR52GA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

28

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
18.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 21.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
29 November 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Leesons Hill
St Paul's Cray
Orpington, BR52GA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141291
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Leesons Hill, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, BR5 2GA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
362
Free School Meals
45.2% (164 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.5% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
21.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 98.0 100.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
40
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
362 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Collaboration Equity

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to Leesons Primary School - a school where individuals are valued and helped to achieve their personal best. Our staff, supported by the Spring Trust, deliver a rich and challenging curriculum to prepare children for future education and to help them acquire the skills and enthusiasm needed to embrace opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Treetops After-School Club

Sports

Forest School Competitive sport

Curriculum Highlights

National Curriculum PE for KS1 and KS2 Two hours (minimum) of high-quality PE per week using the Real PE scheme Forest School contributing to physical development and connection with nature Competitive sport and participation in fixtures with local schools and community organisations Whole-school cross-curricular approach with themed days and enrichment through educational visits and after-school clubs

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Leesons provides Breakfast Club and the Treetops After-School Club as wraparound care.

SEND Provision

SEN provision includes The Lighthouse (part of pastoral care), SALT (Speech and Language) and counselling. Where necessary, external agencies may be involved and reports may be requested from Educational/Clinical psychologists or referrals to Bromley Wellbeing and CAMHS.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for primary school places are processed by the Local Authority. Bromley residents should contact Bromley Local Education Authority at the Civic Centre (telephone 0208 313 4044, 12–3pm). Non-Bromley residents should contact their local authority. Appeals timetables and forms are provided on the admissions pages.

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