Leiston Primary School, Leiston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at caring for all pupils and supporting their well-being, with staff ensuring every child feels happy and respected. Reading instruction is particularly strong, with a well-implemented phonics programme helping pupils develop fluency and comprehension skills. Young children get an excellent start through the early years provision, which develops independence, communication and social skills effectively.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics programme with rising reading standards and well-trained staff
- Early years provision is well thought out with children getting a good start
- Pupils behave well, are kind and respectful with good attendance support for vulnerable families
- School prioritises pupil well-being and provides extensive educational trips and enrichment activities
- Leadership has brought about rapid, much-needed changes since the previous inspection
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in core subjects does not effectively identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge, causing some pupils to fall behind
- Teaching does not consistently support pupils' cognitive learning needs, particularly those with SEND
- In foundation subjects, teachers focus on activity completion rather than building pupils' understanding of concepts
- Some pupils do not learn as well as they should in English and mathematics
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the school creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational trips and visits, 11-by-11 activities (11 things to do by age 11), school council, extensive range of community opportunities
Leiston Primary School prioritises pupil well-being and has made substantial improvements since the previous inspection, particularly for the youngest and oldest pupils. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent curriculum implementation and gaps in assessment practices.
At a Glance
34.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 66%. Maths has improved from 57% to 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 68%.
Class Sizes
25.7
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
383 pupils
420 capacity
37 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leiston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Leiston
Admissions Demand - Suffolk
Places available
8,896
Applications
6,486
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Suffolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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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
6.17899%
Overall absence
16.61538%
Persistent absence
325
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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