Leighfield Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leighfield Primary School
Address: Newtown Road, Uppingham
Town/City: Oakham
County: Rutland
Postcode: LE15 9TS
Telephone Number: 01572 823489
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd
Sponsor: Discovery Schools Academies Trust Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Eaton
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 198 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.1%

Location and administration

URN: 139481
DfE Number: 857/5200
UKPRN: 10040970
UPRN: 100032047314
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Rutland (E06000017)
Constituency: Rutland and Stamford (E14001458)
Electoral Ward: Uppingham (E05012645)

Easting & Northing: 486140E, 299332N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 35' 8.22" N 0° 43' 47.61" W
Plus Code: 9C4XH7PC+62

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Chris Bishop - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Ms Ruth Byrne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ms Claire Cunniffe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 February 2027.
  • Mrs Sophie Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Eaton - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Tilly Higgs - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 June 2029.
  • Mr Barry Read - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Ms Laura Runcorn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs STEPH Wallace - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 January 2027.