Leiston Primary School

Leiston Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Leiston Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Leiston Primary School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in June 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Leiston Primary School?

Leiston Primary School has 383 pupils on roll.

What ages does Leiston Primary School take?

Leiston Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Leiston Primary School located?

Leiston Primary School is located in Leiston, IP16 4JQ, Suffolk.

How do I apply to Leiston Primary School?

Leiston Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Leiston Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Leiston Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Leiston Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 85.4% of pupils at Leiston Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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