Leighfield Primary School
School Name: Leighfield Primary School Address: Newtown Road, Uppingham Town/City: Oakham County: Rutland Postcode: LE15 9TS Telephone Number: 01572 823489 Website: www.leighfieldschool.co.uk/
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.