Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Leicester, LE8 4FE · Leicestershire · primary school
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201st of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,250 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Overview
This is an "aspirational school" with a "highly ambitious" curriculum that prepares pupils exceptionally well for their future. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud of their school’s "welcoming and nurturing ethos," achieving well across all areas of learning.
Strengths
- Staff are "experts in teaching phonics" and use "high-quality texts" to ensure pupils develop a "deep love of reading for pleasure."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," showing a "mature commitment to their studies" and resilience in their learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "particularly well supported" and access the same "highly ambitious curriculum" as their peers.
- The school’s personal development offer is "exceptional," featuring unique opportunities such as beekeeping and a strong focus on tolerance.
- Staff receive "high-quality training" and demonstrate "extremely secure subject knowledge," presenting learning with precision.
Areas to improve
- Outdoor learning opportunities in the early years "limit learning for some children," as activities do not always match the ambition of classroom provision.
- The school should ensure the outdoor area provides opportunities across all seven areas of learning so children can "fully embed their learning."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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