Leiston Primary School
School Name: Leiston Primary School Address: King George's Avenue Town/City: LEISTON County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP16 4JQ Telephone Number: 01728 830745 Website: www.leistonprimary.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: East Anglian Schools Trust Ltd Sponsor: East Anglian Schools Trust
Executive Principal: Headteacher Mrs L Melton
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 383 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.4%
URN: 141554
DfE Number: 935/2091
UKPRN: 10047906
UPRN: 200004658797
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Suffolk Coastal (E14001530)
Electoral Ward: Aldeburgh & Leiston (E05015548)
Easting & Northing: 645053E, 262395N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 12' 21.19" N 1° 35' 6.85" E
Plus Code: 9F436H4P+93
DfE Record: View record
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- Miss Wendy Beesley - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2028.
- Miss Fiona Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
- Lisa Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
- Mrs Susan Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
- Esther Hurrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2026.
- Amy Plummer - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2030.