Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy creates a caring, welcoming environment where pupils thrive both personally and academically. The school has a well-planned curriculum that develops leadership skills and positive mental health, with particular strengths in reading and supporting pupils with additional needs. Parents appreciate how much their children learn and grow, with most valuing the school's friendly culture and clear commitment to helping every pupil succeed.
Key Strengths
- Broad, rich, and carefully structured curriculum that helps pupils make meaningful connections and build knowledge logically from early years onwards
- Strong emphasis on reading with well-trained staff and targeted support ensuring no pupil is left behind
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through carefully thought-out adaptations that allow them to succeed
- Consistent 'Leamington Flow' lesson structure that helps pupils recall and revisit prior learning
- Wide range of sports fixtures and extra-curricular activities with full access for all pupils including those with SEND
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' explanations lack clarity or precision, which slows pupils' learning and reduces their ability to grasp intended learning
- Staff workload remains a concern for some staff members despite school efforts to reduce it, affecting how well supported some feel
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports fixtures, cultural events, trust awards
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Guided by the motto 'Nurture and love to educate,' the school demonstrates genuine care for pupils and families while raising aspirations and setting high expectations for all.
At a Glance
43.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
101 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 75%. Maths has declined from 75% to 71%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
28.2
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
461 pupils
461 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sutton-in-Ashfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sutton-in-Ashfield
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.23247%
Overall absence
14.66667%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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