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Leighfield Primary School, Uppingham, Oakham LE15

Newtown Road, Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9TS

10 simple reasons to choose Leighfield Academy

State primary school (academy converter) in Uppingham, Oakham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Leighfield Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Oakham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 10 miles.
On average, 24.5 pupils per class and 21 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd, a Multi Academy Trust of 13 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.

Find another school near Leighfield Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Brooke Priory School (7.3 miles); Stamford Junior School (12.9 miles); St Peter's School at Sunnylands (15.2 miles).

State Primary Schools

Bringhurst Primary School (6.5 miles); Church Langton Church of England Primary School (9.1 miles); Whissendine Church of England Primary School (11.6 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Uppingham School (0.6 miles); Oakham School (6.8 miles); Stamford High School (12.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Uppingham Community College (0.9 miles); Catmose College (7.6 miles); Corby Technical School (8.6 miles).

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