Business Details
Leighton Primary School in Peterborough
Leighton Primary School is a vibrant community school dedicated to providing high-quality education within a safe and stimulating environment. Our curriculum is designed to motivate children and spark their interests while nurturing their confidence and celebrating individual talents. We prioritise strong partnerships with parents through open communication and active involvement in children's learning. Our team of dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure every child achieves their full potential through our core values of Ambition, Respect, and Community. We offer a structured school day with focused learning sessions in literacy, numeracy, and foundation subjects, complemented by after-school clubs and holiday programmes.Our preschool provision supports early learning goals to ensure smooth transitions into primary education. The school actively promotes pupil well-being through safeguarding measures, pastoral care, and community engagement initiatives. We maintain transparent policies on attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding, with regular updates provided to parents through newsletters and online platforms. Our location in Peterborough provides access to specialist facilities including school grounds for physical education and partnerships with local organisations for enrichment activities.
Services
Preschool Education
Primary Education
After School Clubs
Holiday Programmes
Special Educational Needs Support
Highlights and features
- Our dedicated staff support individual pupil development
- We maintain strong safeguarding and pastoral care systems
- We offer structured learning with specialist teaching areas
- Our preschool provision supports early years development
- We provide after-school and holiday enrichment programmes
What people say
Caring environment
Engaging curriculum
Supportive staff
Good communication
Strong values
Services
Preschool Education
Our preschool provision supports children aged 3-4 years through play-based learning that develops foundational skills. Qualified teachers deliver phonics instruction and physical education while fostering social development. The programme prepares children for transition to primary education through structured routines and individualised support.
Primary Education
We provide comprehensive education for children aged 5-11 following the national curriculum. Daily maths fluency sessions, literacy-focused mornings, and afternoon foundation subjects develop core competencies. Specialist teaching areas include science, music, and physical education to enhance learning experiences.
After School Clubs
Our after-school provision extends learning through themed clubs until 16:30 daily. Activities include sports, creative arts, and academic support to develop diverse interests. The programme complements classroom learning while providing supervised care for working families.
Special Educational Needs Support
We offer tailored support for children with special educational needs through individualised learning plans. Our team works closely with parents and external specialists to ensure inclusive education. Regular progress reviews help adapt teaching approaches to meet specific requirements.
Parental Engagement
We promote active parental participation through regular communication channels and school events. Parents receive updates via newsletters, coffee mornings, and online portals to stay informed about their child's progress and school activities.
People
Mrs Amy Woolner
Headteacher
Mrs Woolner leads Leighton Primary with a focus on nurturing pupil development through structured learning and community values. She champions inclusive education and maintains open communication with families.
Mrs Tracy Wells
Preschool Manager
Mrs Wells oversees the preschool provision, ensuring high-quality early years education through play-based learning. She works closely with parents to support children's transition to primary education.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We provide education for children aged 3-11 years through our preschool and primary school programmes.
What are your school hours?
School starts at 08:45 with learning sessions until 15:15. After-school clubs run until 16:30 daily.
How do you support special educational needs?
We offer individualised learning plans and work with external specialists to support children with special educational needs.
Are after-school activities available?
Yes, we provide themed after-school clubs until 16:30 daily focusing on sports, arts, and academic support.
How do you involve parents?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, coffee mornings, and online portals for parental engagement.
