Minshull New Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 3PP
10 simple reasons to choose Leighton Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Crewe.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Leighton Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Crewe and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Cheshire East LEA.
On average, 28.6 pupils per class and 25 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. Primary Geography Quality Mark Gold accreditation. A Goethe Institute PASCH partner school with cultural links to German schools.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Learning For Life Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust of 5 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, German. 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. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near Leighton Academy
Independent Prep Schools
The Grange Junior School, Hartford (12.3 miles); Terra Nova School (13.3 miles); Newcastle-under-Lyme Prep (15.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery (1.2 miles); Warmingham Church of England Primary School (3.7 miles); The Dingle Primary School (4.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Grange School, Hartford (11.9 miles); Newcastle-under-Lyme School (14.7 miles); Cransley School (15.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
South Cheshire College (2.5 miles); Brine Leas School (5.4 miles); Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College (5.5 miles).