Younger children learning together

From a tiny spark
to a bright flame.

Proud to serve our Parish and community.
Four children feeding a lamb.

From a tiny spark
to a bright flame.

Proud to serve our Parish and community.
St. Leonard's CE First School logo

Welcome to St Leonard's C.E. First School

Welcome to St Leonard's I would like to offer you a warm welcome to St. Leonard's C.E. First School, Ipstones on behalf of all of our talented staff here. We are a small, child-centred, inclusive school where all children are nurtured and valued as a school family to grow and flourish in wisdom and spirituality.

We are committed to developing children as confident and courageous advocates who use their talents to be beacons of light to shine in the world. Our values are the bright flame within our ethos, culture and curriculum.

We are proud at St. Leonard’s to be able to offer a wealth of opportunities to every child by providing a friendly and caring community where staff, pupils and parents all work together to provide an environment where every child is able to fulfil their potential. Children here enjoy the wide variety of academic, artistic, sporting and community activities that take place on a regular basis that help make St. Leonard’s a vibrant educational establishment and a very happy school.

In addition to the organised days we invite you to visit our school, to meet the staff and pupils and see the friendly and caring environment we have here.

We very much look forward to meeting and welcoming you into our school.

Mrs K. Stanesby NPQEL, NPQH Executive Principal
Contact St Leonard's Brookfields Road, Ipstones, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 2LY 01538 266292
office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
School Hours
Whole school 8.45am - 3.15pm

(total hours per week: 32.5hrs)

St Leonard's Contacts
Executive Principal Mrs K. Stanesby NPQEL, NPQH 01538 266292 office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
Secretary Mrs E. Crooks 01538 266292 office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs K. Stanesby 01538 266292 office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Mrs E. Crooks 01538 266292 office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
SENDCo Mrs K. Stanesby 01538 266292 office@st-leonards-ipstones.staffs.sch.uk
Trust Contacts
Chief Executive Officer Mr J. Eccles 01538 702355 (opt5)
School Link Trustee Name Of School Link Trustee
Chair Of Trust Board Mr L. Yates 01538 702355 (opt
Term Dates
Oct 23 2026
Next event School closes for half-term
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Safeguarding & Wellbeing

Within St Leonard's C.E. First School, keeping children safe is a high priority. We are committed to creating a secure, caring and supportive environment.

Teacher writing with four children.

SEND & Inclusion

St Leonard's C.E. First School are a supportive organisation with children’s development and safety at its heart.

Children studying plants outside.

Equality

St Leonard's C.E. First School is an inclusive organisation where each school focuses upon the well-being and progress of every child.

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Admissions

Further information about the process of joining our lovely school.

Recommended read
Goldilocks By Stephen Tucker Recommended by Mrs C. Bould - TMPF Trust Reading Leader

This book is a fun, colourful and exciting retelling of a classic story, with a fantastic modern twist. In Stephen Tucker’s Goldilocks, our favourite character doesn’t just explore the Three Bears’ house - she is also confident, creative and loves to be unique, which helps to help remind children that it’s wonderful to be yourself.

Goldilocks’ bright, bold style matches the lively rhyming text and the cheerful illustrations by Nick Sharratt.

I think children will love this fun and vibrant version of Goldilocks, especially her unique sense of style. I hope everyone gets the chance to enjoy it!

Cover of the book 'Goldilocks' by Stephen Tucker & Nick Sharratt.
Two children sharing a book.