Leighton Academy Catchment Area
Leighton Academy is a academy converter primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 457 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2–11
Age range
457
Pupils
480
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Leighton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Leighton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cheshire East. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cheshire East catchment area documents →Leighton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Minshull New Road, Crewe, CW1 3PP
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139752
Other Primary Schools in Crewe
If Leighton Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.
Brierley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2AZ
The Dingle Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 5SD
Vine Tree Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 8AD
Edleston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW2 7PX
Beechwood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 2PH
Mablins Lane Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CW1 3YR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Leighton Academy
Is Leighton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Leighton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Leighton Academy? ▾
Admission to Leighton Academy is managed by Cheshire East. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Leighton Academy cover? ▾
Leighton Academy is a primary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Leighton Academy? ▾
Leighton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.