Little Leigh Primary School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Little Leigh Primary School.

Northwich, CW84RN Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 July 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Shutley Lane
Little Leigh
Northwich, CW84RN
Phone
1270360035
Website
littleleighprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146202
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Shutley Lane, Little Leigh, Northwich, CW8 4RN
Website
www.littleleighprimary.cheshire.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
155
Free School Meals
11.0% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
69.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 108.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
19
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
155 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating Success Together"

Working together to provide the best quality of education. Encouraging innovation, self-belief and confidence. Acting with a moral purpose and with integrity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

FOLLS (Friends of Little Leigh School) Before and After School Clubs (wraparound care) Little Leigh Pre-School and Before and After School Clubs Services

Sports

tennis rugby football fencing dance Judo gymnastics yoga hockey

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Essential Letters and Sounds phonics (ELS) Reading scheme and guided reading sessions Growth Mindset

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and After School Clubs Services

SEND Provision

SEND information includes a named SENDCO (Miss Jodie Lloyd) and signposting to the Local Offer; additional support pathways are provided for families needing information outside of school.

Admissions Criteria

Reception applications are dealt with by Cheshire West and Chester Admissions; the deadline for Reception places for September 2026 is 15 January 2026; for in-year transfers, contact the school; the school is part of Create Learning Trust; further details are available via the Admissions policy.

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