Waltham Leas Primary Academy

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 5–11419 pupils

Manor Drive, Waltham, DN37 0NUWebsite01472822419

Good419 pupilsAges 5–11

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils419

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Ages5 - 11

Pupils419

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

5 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

419 / 420 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Jane Thompson

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 51%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

3.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.7%vs 6.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence4.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty21 pupils (36%)

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (19%)

Specific Learning Difficulty9 pupils (16%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (10%)

Hearing Impairment4 pupils (7%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (5%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)25

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils419

Free school meals12.6%

English as additional language1.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British93.8%

White Other1.4%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Mixed Other0.7%

Black African0.7%

Indian0.5%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.5%

Other0.2%

Bangladeshi0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,463

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,937 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,612

Support staff£1,080

Premises£168

Energy£78

Learning resources£184

Income per pupil£5,329

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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