Is St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 97th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School

Syerscote Lane, Wigginton, Tamworth, B79 9DX

Local ranking97th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Strong

Primary

Phase

120

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 94.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 16

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 126
Boys: 64 (49%)
Girls: 66 (51%)
Capacity: 120 (108% full)
SEND: 7.9%
FSM Eligible: 4.8%
EAL: 0.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.8%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,092/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.2%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
White Other: 1.6%
Black African: 0.8%
Black Other: 0.8%

91.3%

White British

3.2%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

2.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01827213995

headteacher@st-leonards-wigginton.staffs.sch.uk

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Syerscote Lane

Tamworth, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124345
UKPRN: 10079329
Establishment No.: 3450

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