Question 1

Is Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted report (inspection date 03 December 2024, published 24 January 2025) stated the school had taken effective action to maintain standards from its previous Good judgement. Evidence highlights calm behaviour expectations and a deliberately sequenced curriculum designed for mixed-age classes, alongside strong personal development work and effective safeguarding arrangements.

Question 2

Is Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School state-funded or fee-paying?

Accepted Answer

It is a state-funded community primary school with no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical extras such as uniform, trips, and optional wraparound childcare where used.

Question 3

How do I apply for Reception entry in 2027?

Accepted Answer

Applications are coordinated by North Yorkshire Council. For Reception 2027 entry, the published timeline shows applications opening on 12 October 2026, closing on 15 January 2027, with changes including address updates due by 19 February 2027, and National Offer Day on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

Does the school offer breakfast club and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Breakfast Club starts at 7.30am and is priced at £4 per session. After school provision includes a free club option from 3.30pm to 4.30pm and a paid session from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at £4 per session, including a light tea. Operational arrangements mean wraparound is run from the partner school site, with transport between schools for children using this provision.

Question 5

What is learning like with mixed-age classes?

Accepted Answer

The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of mixed-age teaching, with deliberate sequencing of knowledge and skills from Reception to Year 6. Routine checks for understanding, such as quizzes and questioning, are used to reinforce recall and identify gaps early, and older pupils are expected to act as role models for younger children.

Question 6

Are there any planned changes to the school in 2026?

Accepted Answer

North Yorkshire Council has published statutory proposals to amalgamate Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School with Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School. Families should check the latest council and school updates for the current position and any effect on admissions, catchment or published admission numbers.

Question 7

How can I check the correct catchment area for my home address?

Accepted Answer

North Yorkshire Council provides a catchment area map that allows families to check catchment by home address. Catchment is determined by address rather than which primary school a child attends, and some addresses can sit in more than one catchment depending on the school type and area.

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