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Leiston Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Leiston Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Leiston, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 396 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

396

Pupils

420

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Leiston Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Leiston Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Leiston Primary School — School Information

Full address
King George's Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4JQ
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
37.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141554

Frequently Asked Questions — Leiston Primary School

Is Leiston Primary School oversubscribed?

Leiston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leiston Primary School?

Admission to Leiston Primary School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Leiston Primary School cover?

Leiston Primary School is a primary school in Leiston, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leiston Primary School?

Leiston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.