Leighfield Primary School — Primary School in Oakham

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Leighfield Primary School

Oakham, LE15 9TS

182 Pupils

240 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

11.00% FSM %

88 Boys

94 Girls

About Leighfield Primary School

Leighfield Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Rutland, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 182 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Sarah Eaton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rutland or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Rutland
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	Rutland
Parliamentary Constituency	Rutland and Stamford
Ward	Uppingham
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10040970
URN	139481
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Claire Cunniffe	Chair of Local Governing Body	12/02/2024	11/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Chris Bishop	Local Governor	06/02/2024	05/02/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Ruth Byrne	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sophie Dawson	Local Governor	16/05/2022	15/05/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Sophie Dawson	Local Governor	15/05/2025	14/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Eaton	Local Governor	13/11/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Barry Read	Local Governor	03/02/2023	09/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Roddy	Local Governor	26/01/2024	11/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Runcorn	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Russell Speirs	Local Governor	11/09/2023	11/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Steph Wallace	Local Governor	10/01/2024	09/01/2027	Elected by school staff