Leighterton Primary School, Tetbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Leighterton Primary School excels at supporting every child to succeed, regardless of background or ability. Pupils are happy, well-behaved and confident learners who achieve above average results and develop strong values of respect and kindness. The school has created a warm, inclusive community where both children and parents feel welcomed and supported.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in phonics, multiplication tables and key stage 2 tests, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND making impressive progress
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, well above national average, supported by consistent staff implementation of school values
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils feel valued and safe, with effective support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Effective teaching of reading and phonics from early years onwards
- Secure leadership with clear vision and governors who fulfil their statutory duties effectively
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, learning tasks do not always provide enough opportunity for pupils to deepen their understanding
- In early years, staff interactions with pupils are not as frequent and purposeful as they could be, affecting vocabulary development at times
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
clubs, trips, residentials, house captain roles, school council, playground leadership opportunities
Leighterton Primary School is a strong performing primary school where pupils achieve well above national averages and feel safe and valued. Leaders have created an inclusive, supportive community where disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND make impressive progress.
At a Glance
6.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
15.6
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
14.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
116 pupils
119 capacity
3 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Tetbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Tetbury
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,383
Applications
5,834
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.36834%
Overall absence
5.10204%
Persistent absence
98
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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