The paper deals with the integration of gamification into the domain of educational leadership in relation to primary school administration, according to theoretical grounds, political contexts, and practical applications. This paper provides an in-depth literature review representing case studies that underline the multifaceted roles of educational leaders and how they are influenced by gamification in leadership practices. The focus will be placed on leadership styles, policy engagement, and reflective practice in the light of how gamification aids in realizing more efficient school climates. This research critically reviews different leadership theories, including transformational, transactional, and distributed, in relation to the primary education context and how the gamification process affects the school culture and student learning outcomes. It also examines the complexity of policy frameworks through an analysis of how government initiatives and challenges manifest at the implementation level to influence educational leadership. By using real cases, the thesis identifies some effective practices of educational leadership. More specifically, it gives a lot of emphasis to collaborative models of leadership and management integrated with gamification. Reflective practices and gamification are presented as the leverage to be used for personal and professional development of educational leaders. The research concludes with a discussion on the future opportunities of professional growth, mentoring, receptive trends in educational leadership, and gamification potential. This contribution helps in understanding the all-rounded view of educational leadership in the primary school setting. This thesis gives valuable insights into the dynamics of leadership in education, advocating innovative, reflective, and inclusive practices and the strategic use of gamification in the pursuit of educational excellence.

Keywords: Educational Leadership, Primary School Administration, Leadership Theories, Gamification, Policy Engagement, Professional Development.