The Effect of Transactional Leadership on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Social Studies in Munkunyu Sub County Kasese District

Education plays a crucial role in the development of societies in the developing world. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of transactional leadership on the academic performance of primary school students in social studies in Munkunyu sub county, Kasese District. The study utilized a cross-sectional survey design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative data was processed by coding and entering it into SPSS 22.0. The data was then summarized using frequency tables to identify errors and make necessary edits. The correlation between the variables was found to be r=0.338; p=0.003. This indicates a significant correlation between transformational leadership and learners' performance. A value of r=0.338 suggests a strong contribution. Based on the evidence at the 5% significance level, the researcher concludes that transformational leadership significantly contributes to learners' performance. The study also revealed that although respondents acknowledged the impact of leadership style on academic performance, headteachers did not gain enough confidence from stakeholders to implement strategies that could enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Keywords: transactional leadership, academic performance, primary school, pupils, social studies.