Leighton Academy — Primary School in Crewe

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Leighton Academy

Crewe, CW1 3PP

457 Pupils

480 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

20.30% FSM %

216 Boys

241 Girls

About Leighton Academy

Leighton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Cheshire East, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 457 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Samantha Thompson.

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 Cheshire East or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire East
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency	Crewe and Nantwich
Ward	Leighton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-06-2013
UKPRN	10041808
URN	139752
Data Last Updated	05-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Rachael Dean	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/08/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jackie Beeston	Local Governor	04/04/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Helen Holland	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Kay	Local Governor	12/11/2023	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Lambert	Local Governor	20/08/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Darren Locke	Local Governor	21/01/2026	31/08/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Michelle Noble	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Diane Ridings	Local Governor	01/02/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust