Leighfield Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Oakham (Rutland).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
No results Joining Leighfield at Leighfield, we have a holistic approach which ensures there is a nurturing and caring ethos where children are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school values are Resilience, Pride and Respect and we are passionate about providing our children with the very best opportunities and experiences.
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In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Music
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 139481
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rutland
- Constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Claire Cunniffe | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Tilly Higgs | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Ms Laura Runcorn | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Ms Ruth Byrne | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mr Chris Bishop | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Steph Wallace | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah Eaton | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mrs Sophie Dawson Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Barry Read Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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